Dear ladies and gentlemen…
Today, I would like to tell you about our guests that we neglect in our bodies, whose existence we do not care about, but whose presence we cannot do without…
An average weight of 70 kg. There are approximately 1-2 kg of bacteria in a human being. Approximately 90% of these guests are settled in the intestines. Interestingly, 80% of our immune system cells are located in our intestines. Therefore, our gut microbes and our immune system are actually located side by side. From the perspective of the immune system, our bacteria have an important place.
When we look at the number of nerve cells our intestines contain, we see that they contain as many nerve cells as our brain, which is why our intestines are called the "second brain".
The Human Microbiome Project was started in 2007. The aim of this project is to reveal the components of this huge microbial community in the human body in full detail according to their locations and to show their relationship with health and disease. Indeed, according to the results of this first large study, it has been shown that there is a common microbial community in all humans. This microbial community is common to all humans, on average, wherever they are in the world, and comprises approximately 50% of gut microbes. The rest varies depending on environmental factors such as living environment, cultural characteristics, genetics, nutrition-diet, exposure to antibiotics, food and additives.
When we look at the relationship between diseases and our intestinal microbes, the first findings have revealed that there is a different, special microbial environment in some diseases. This environment is different from that of a healthy person.
It is possible to divide the factors affecting the microbial environment of the intestine into two: internal and external effects.
The most important internal factor is stomach acid. Our stomach has a constantly acidic environment. Bacteria die in this acidic environment. This especially prevents harmful, disease-causing bacteria that we ingest from outside, from reaching our intestines. When the acid in the stomach decreases, this protection mechanism breaks down.
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Diet is the primary external factor. According to studies, the microbial environment in humans can change very quickly (within 48-72 hours) due to diet. Probiotics (beneficial microorganisms) and prebiotics (foods that increase beneficial bacteria in the intestine) are sufficient when taken externally as nutritional supplements. As a result, gut microbes can be considered a virtual organ. It has many effects on metabolism and the immune system and can also affect the functioning of other organs. Soon, we will organize the treatments of our patients who come to us for the treatment of infections and child desire by taking advantage of these microbes.
Stay healthy…
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