Prebiotics and probiotics

They look after the epithelium of our bowels by sealing it and regenerating. They assist digestion, improve peristalsis and even produce vitamins (B and K). Microorganisms play an important part in the immune system as well as in fighting cancer. They are also soldiers fighting constantly with harmful bacteria and fungi. Unfortunately, harmful microorganisms in the intestines are a permanent part of the bacterial flora, generally not a big one. Yet, it happens that in the bacterial flora those harmful microorganisms start to be in majority causing putrefaction, which may help candida develop, or producing toxins attacking organs that are distant from the intestine and substances that may cause cancer.

“All disease begins in the bowels” – it’s not only a saying, but it’s also proven by research and it’s becoming more and more popular.

How to maintain microbiological balance? We can focus on:

• prebiotics – they are substances that are not digested and provide a breeding ground for a strain of good intestinal bacteria
• probiotics – preparations containing single or mixed cultures of live microorganisms that have a good impact on health (if they are provided in an appropriate amount)

Prebiotics, that is natural fibre, can be found in linseed, oats, barley, pulses, onion, spinach, chicory, asparagus and other vegetables.

Take care of your intestinal microflora. It’s a considerable part of you – its mass is more than one kilogramme.
Apple vinegar deserves a separate post, which surely will appear shortly.