The right foods strengthen your intestinal flora.
In this way you can prevent infections and reduce your risk of colon cancer.
A healthy intestine has a positive influence on the entire organism.
Do you often eat high-fiber foods and drink little alcohol?
Then you are already doing your intestines a favor.
A healthy intestinal flora strengthens the immune system and prevents constantly recurring infections.
Background: According to the Hohenzollern pharmacy
in Münster,
around 70 to 80 percent of all cells that produce antibodies are located in the intestinal mucosa.
In addition, healthy intestinal bacteria ensure that no pathogens can spread in the intestine.
The risk of colon cancer also decreases when people have a healthy microbiome in their intestines.
The term "microbiome" summarizes all organisms that are located in a region in the body.
Healthy intestines: Avoid five foods to protect the intestinal flora
According to
Norddeutscher Rundfunk
, the microbiome also plays a role in neurological diseases.
Studies would indicate that certain intestinal bacteria could change brain activity and thus trigger psychological problems, it is said.
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Sugar and alcohol are among the stimulants that damage the intestines.
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But how can it be possible to keep the intestinal flora healthy?
A healthy diet is one of the most important influencing factors.
There are a number of foods that are particularly harmful to our intestines.
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Disturbed intestinal flora?
Which warning signs you should take seriously
Don't know how your intestinal flora is doing?
The following warning signs can indicate a disturbed intestinal flora:
They often suffer from flu-like infections with inflammation of the bronchi and paranasal sinuses.
Your skin is impure.
You have food intolerances.
You have been diagnosed with chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
Not only wrong nutrition, but also stress and lack of sleep promote the spread of unwanted bacteria in the intestine.
Foods that are good for the intestinal flora - or harm it
Probiotic and prebiotic foods are considered particularly gut-friendly.
The former contain microorganisms that strengthen the intestinal flora by displacing unwanted germs in the intestine.
This includes sauerkraut or bread drink.
Prebiotically effective foods support "good" germs in the intestine.
Psyllium, linseed, wheat bran, chicory and black salsify are among the prebiotics.
According to the Hohenzollern pharmacy
, it is a mixture of probiotics and prebiotics that
optimally builds up the intestinal flora.
Disturbed intestinal flora: do without ten foods and you will lose weight more easily
Disturbed intestinal flora: do without ten foods and you will lose weight more easily
There are also a number of foods that are harmful to the gut flora if eaten/drunk in large quantities.
According to the health insurance company AOK
, these include
:
Fast food
Products with a high household sugar content
Foods that contain a lot of preservatives
Foods low in fiber such as white bread rolls or white flour toast
Foods containing protein such as eggs, meat or cheese
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.
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