The gut microbiota human beings are home to no less than 1013 micro-organisms, which is as many as the number of cells that make up our body. “This set of non-pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi constitutes the intestinal microbiota (or intestinal flora)”, describes Inserm. These bacteria will have a protective function.
Indeed, the microbiota has an impact on your digestive, metabolic, immune and neurological functions. If it is unbalanced, it will be conducive to pathologiesin particular the autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Your diet is a good way to take care of your microbiota. But he is not the only one. Mindfulness, physical activity, plants… Several nutrition experts have just shared the keys to improving health of your intestinal flora.
Intestinal flora: what impact can it have on the body?
The impact of gut microbiota on our health is increasingly well known by experts. An unhealthy intestinal flora is conducive to bloating, heartburn, constipation… This can mean your gut health is taking a hit. The explanation is simple: an unhealthy intestine will also be unable to process food properlywhich can lead to digestive problems.
An unhealthy gut can also disrupt the normal production of hormones and neurotransmitters that impact our mood and state of mind, which can also lead to chronic inflammation.
Additionally, your immune system may also weaken due to a lack of bacteria in the gut.
Composing your plates well is one of the first things to do to take care of your intestines… But not only. “Food is just one part of it, and I think people blame it on food. But actually there are other things, like sleep, exercise and the way we eat, that are equally important, shares Eve Kalinik, nutrition therapist, to our English colleagues from Guardian. The good news is that these tips are simple to apply, inexpensive and you can follow them right away”. Preview in pictures.