Everything we take from outside orally is checked by our intestines and decided to be absorbed into the body if it is suitable for our body
•Our intestines are responsible for the foods we take orally every day Foods containing antigens (factors that may cause allergy) that are digested or insufficiently digested and therefore can be considered as foreign, come into contact with microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. In other words, the foreign antigens (allergens) that our intestine encounters in a day are more than the total of microbes, chemicals and other antigens (allergens) it will encounter in other parts of the body.
Therefore, for our body to be healthy, the intestines must be healthy. When intestinal health is impaired, body systems do not function effectively. Since the body cannot receive the necessary nutrients, your energy decreases, there are disruptions in healing and repair processes, your immune system deteriorates, your metabolism slows down, and your mental performance decreases
. In the acupuncture treatment method, which has a history of 5000 years, the intestines are considered the main pillar of the immune system.
HIPPOCRAT, who is considered the father of modern medicine, said "all diseases begin in the intestine" about 2000 years ago. Scientific studies conducted today show how correctly he thought. It is becoming clearer day by day that there may be problems with the intestinal flora underlying many diseases that seem unrelated to each other. Intestinal flora (that is, the microorganism that lives in our intestines) develops while we are in the womb. During pregnancy, bacteria begin to pass from the mother to the baby. During birth (if there is a normal birth through the birth canal) and breastfeeding, the newborn baby continues to receive bacteria from its mother. Therefore, babies born by cesarean section and not breastfed have some disadvantages regarding the flora.
The number of m.o. in the human body is higher than the number of human cells. It is 10 times more and the whole weighs about 1-1.5 kg. The human gastrointestinal system contains more than 70% of the microorganisms in our body. These microorganisms, which continue to exist with the host, are part of the normal intestinal flora.
•This microbial balance in the digestive tract; It plays an important role in the function of the gastrointestinal tract, the balance of the immune system, energy homeostasis, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as brain functions and behavior.
Some B vitamins, vitamin K, folate and short-chain fatty acids are synthesized by these bacteria. About 10% of an individual's daily energy need is obtained from the fermentation of these bacteria.
Everything we take from outside orally is controlled by our intestines and is decided to be absorbed into the body if it is suitable for our body
• Our intestines contain antigens (factors that may cause allergy) that are digested or not sufficiently digested and therefore can be considered as foreignin the foods we take orally every day. Foods containing food come into contact with microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi. In other words, the foreign antigens (allergens) that our intestine encounters in a day are more than the total of microbes, chemicals and other antigens (allergens) it will encounter in other parts of the body.
Therefore, for our body to be healthy, the intestines must be healthy. When intestinal health is impaired, body systems do not function effectively. Since the body cannot receive the necessary nutrients, your energy decreases, there are disruptions in healing and repair processes, your immune system deteriorates, your metabolism slows down, and your mental performance decreases. In the acupuncture treatment method, which has a history of 5000 years, the intestines are considered the main pillar of the immune system.
HIPPOCRAT, who is considered the father of modern medicine, said "all diseases begin in the intestine" about 2000 years ago. Scientific studies conducted today show how correctly he thought. It is becoming more clear day by day that problems with the intestinal flora may underlie many diseases that seem unrelated to each other.
Intestinal flora (that is, the microorganism that lives in our intestines) develops while we are in the womb. During pregnancy, bacteria begin to pass from the mother to the baby. Newborn baby during birth (if normal birth through the birth canal) and breastfeeding k continues to receive bacteria from its mother. Therefore, babies born by cesarean section and not breastfed may experience some difficulties with the flora.
The number of m.o. in the human body is 10 times more than the number of human cells and the whole weighs approximately 1-1.5 kg.
•The human gastrointestinal system contains more than 70% of the microorganisms in our body.•These microorganisms that continue to exist together with the host form the normal intestinal flora.
•This microbial balance in the digestive tract; It plays an important role in the function of the gastrointestinal tract, the balance of the immune system, energy homeostasis, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as brain functions and behavior.
Some B vitamins, vitamin K, folate and short-chain fatty acids are synthesized by these bacteria. About 10% of an individual's daily energy need is obtained from the fermentation of these bacteria.
Brain and Behavior =Intestinal flora affects brain functions. Our intestines When we look at the neurons (nerve cells) it contains, it is seen that it contains as many neurons as our brain. That is why the intestines are called the "SECOND BRAIN".
•There is a connection between the intestinal microbiota and nervous system disorders such as depression and autism. It has been observed that there are connections.
.70% of the serotonin hormone, which promotes emotional well-being, self-confidence and restful sleep, is produced in the intestines.
.Neural signals sent through the nerves going from the intestine affect sensory receptors. They affect our brain by producing toxins that make us feel bad or by releasing chemical reward molecules that make us feel good.
• If our flora is disrupted, we may encounter depression, anxiety, skepticism and sleep problems and many other brain-related diseases. Because, although we classify these problems as "brain problems", the biochemical substances that affect them are more concentrated in the intestines than in the brain.
Brain problems such as anxiety, depression and confusion are frequently encountered in patients with yeast fungi or bacterial overgrowth. this gut brain connection
•In short, our intestines must be healthy for our brain to be healthy.
Chronic Inflammatory Diseases.: Research: Intestinal flora disorder is a chronic disease It reveals that it also paves the way for the development of inflammatory diseases. It is thought that genetic predisposition, abnormalities in the mucosal immune system and tolerance disorders are also important in the development of these diseases.
. Diseases that develop on the basis of chronic inflammation include diabetes, rheumatic diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases, cardiovascular diseases, allergies, skin diseases such as eczema, acne rosacea, vitiligo, autoimmune diseases, hashimoto thyroiditis, depression, neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis.
As a result, all kinds of diseases that affect your entire body, from the digestive system, immune system, hormones to your thoughts and emotions, are linked to the disruption of the intestinal flora.
INTESTINE. FACTORS AFFECTING FLORA
•The most important of the intrinsic factors is gastric acidity.
There is a basal secretion when hungry. For this reason, our stomach has a constantly acidic environment. This mechanism prevents harmful bacteria, especially those we ingest from outside, from reaching our intestines.
•Atrophic gastric and hypoacidity, which develop especially in old age, are the main reasons for the change in the intestinal flora in older ages.
•Other factors are the amount of oxygen, motility, mucus, gastrointestinal secretions, antimicrobial peptides, immunity (sIgA release).
.Environmental factors
•Environmental One of the primary factors is our eating habits. Studies have shown that the flora in humans changes very quickly (within 48-72 hours) due to diet. Alcohol and processed foods, Malnutrition (sugar, starchy nutrition, industrial vegetable oils, sweeteners), Foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs); (such as corn, soy, sugar beet),
. Modern lifestyle, environmental pollution,
. exposure to toxins, chemicals
. sleepy height, chronic stress
. Taking too much medication (Antibiotics, Commonly used drugs; antidepressants, anxiolytics), antacids, proton pump inhibitors, painkillers It is very important for the flora to be healthy and balanced for its proper functioning.
Although the intestinal flora balance is so important, we should not forget that it is in our own hands to maintain this balance, that is, we are personally responsible for our flora.
1- Eat prebiotics .
Prebiotics are foods that are the favorites of good bacteria. In addition to providing nutrients to the microbiota, prebiotics provide them with a suitable environment for their proliferation. When we think of prebiotics, we should think of fibrous foods (vegetables and fruits). It has been shown that foods rich in polyphenols, such as blueberries, coffee and cold-pressed olive oil, play a significant role in protecting against degenerative diseases by improving the flora balance. In summary, having a healthy flora depends on the food on the tip of our fork.
2. Support your flora with probiotics
Probiotics live in the small and large intestines. They are “beneficial bacteria”. If you make your intestines a perfect home for them (by feeding plenty of fiber-rich foods), probiotic bacteria will multiply there and do useful work for us. Traditional foods such as kefir, pickles, tarhana and homemade vinegar are natural sources of probiotics. Sometimes bad bacteria overgrow in our intestines. These are unwanted guests. By taking a quality probiotic supplement under the supervision of a doctor, you can give the beneficial bacteria the best chance of proliferation while preventing the harmful ones from multiplying.
3-Don't kill them!
. Do not use antibiotics unless absolutely necessary and without a doctor's recommendation.
• Additionally, since processed foods contain preservatives that harm the bacteria in our flora, it would be correct to avoid all kinds of processed (packaged) foods containing additives and preservatives.
•Eat as organic as possible.
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