Many books, journals and scientific research articles have been published in the last 10 years about the relationship between the brain and the gut. In summary, these articles show that brain health and intestinal health are interrelated. There are microorganisms that live in our intestines and enable the synthesis of many substances and vitamins. Most of these microorganisms are beneficial bacteria. There are also viruses, fungi and parasites. Their number is considered to be approximately 10 times the normal number of body cells. In short, there are 10 trillion microorganisms living together. In fact, they are not only found in our intestines, but also in our skin, mouth, ears, other organs and even our brain.
All of these microorganisms are called MICROBIOTA. There are many useful and vital works they have done. For example, synthesizing vitamin K, helping the absorption of nutrients, stimulating and regulating the immune system, ensuring the absorption of vitamin B12, etc. In addition to the beneficial ones, there are microorganisms that we can call harmful or harmless when in small amounts but become harmful when their numbers increase. These microorganisms not only use food opportunistically but can also harm the body. It can cause constipation, gas, bloating and nutrient malabsorption. It also prepares the ground for the disease by affecting the immune system. In case of constipation, microbiota organization is disrupted.
What is constipation? It can be defined as a person defecating less than once a day or having hard, difficult defecation. Although normal defecation habits vary from person to person, it is normally necessary to defecate after every meal. Constipation is actually a disease rather than a complaint that needs to be addressed and evaluated on its own. In case of constipation, toxin accumulation in the body, flora changes, malabsorption, vitamin and mineral deficiency occur. In this case, the most affected organs are the brain and nervous system. The brain-gut axis is disrupted. Chronic inflammation occurs and opens the door to many diseases.
As a disease in itself It is important to evaluate and plan the treatment and organize the necessary nutrition program to avoid constipation. It is especially necessary to stay away from ready-made foods, doughy foods and processed foods, and not consume too much sugar and sweets. In the words of Hippocrates, 'Diseases begin in the intestines'. Likewise, health begins in the intestine....
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