In our digestive system, harmful and beneficial bacteria live in a dynamically changing state of balance. If this balance is disturbed, the beneficial bacteria are damaged and the harmful bacteria multiply rapidly, thus disrupting the functioning of the intestinal system.
We now know well that the gut flora performs several functions essential to health. Among other things, it supports digestion and plays a role in detoxifying the body. It is in the intestines that nearly 70% of the immune substances and more than half of the fat-soluble vitamin K, which is necessary for blood coagulation, are produced here.
The role of probiotics during antibiotic therapy
A cold, infection or infectious disease and the antibiotics recommended for its treatment are enough to significantly change the balance of the intestinal flora. What’s more, a stressful lifestyle, smoking, environmental changes, monotonous nutrition or improper diet are sources of threats to the healthy functioning of the intestines.
What are the symptoms of a gut flora disorder
By destroying beneficial bacteria, pathogenic bacteria and fungi gain space. Symptoms of this can be gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, bloating, but in the worst case, more serious problems can occur.
Why is a healthy gut flora important?
Respiratory infections are becoming more and more common these days. Probiotics play a very important role in defense as they can inhibit the growth of viruses as well as strengthen the immune system. Since the functioning of our immune system is largely dependent on the functioning of the intestinal flora, if this sensitive system is damaged due to some harmful effect, we become more susceptible to viral infections.
