2023-05-11 03:11:11
If you are one of those people who suffer from fragile intestinal health, you are probably aware of the existence of probiotics, these living microorganisms that have positive effects on health. They are often consumed in the form of food supplements, when in reality they are found in many foods in our daily lives, as noted by the American gastroenterologist, Dr Kumkum Patelin the columns ofInsider. According to him, our intestinal health depends above all on our lifestyle and our eating habits. It therefore sometimes seems useless to invest in food supplements if our lifestyle leaves something to be desired. “Probiotic supplements promise to introduce ‘good’ bacteria to counter the ‘bad’ bacteria, but these products won’t solve the underlying reason for your poor gut health,” explains the doctor before continuing: “The problem with all of these supplements is that there is no right formulation or dosage for each of us, because we all have a different balance of flora that is good and flora that is bad. And it changes constantly, almost daily. »
How to improve your intestinal health without probiotics?
The doctor then recommends to start by making changes in your plate by focusing on a diversified diet which gives pride of place to natural foods which are intended to be just as effective, if not more so, than food supplements. Fiber and other probiotics can be found, for example, in onions, garlic, apples, bananas, oats and many other foods.
It will also go through the practice of a physical activity. Exercise helps promote the growth of aerobic bacteria in the gut. According to Dr. Kumkum Patel, seven minutes of movement a day can be enough to improve the gut microbiome, although 20 to 30 minutes a day would be best.
Deep breathing exercises can also contribute to better gut health: deep breaths calm the nerves in your gut, allowing certain bacteria to remain static long enough to thrive.
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