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Introduction
The gut system’s primary function is to make sure that the consumed food that a person eats is digested in the stomach, and the intestines (both large and small) and is absorbed into nutrients for the entire body to stay functional. The gut microbiota makes sure that the body’s energy, growth, metabolism, and immune support are doing their jobs correctly and that the bacteria in the gut are thriving. When harmful bacteria start to disrupt the balance in the intestines, it can cause many chronic gut disorders in the gut system. However, incorporating probiotics into a healthy diet can help alleviate the symptoms by dampening their effects on the gut. In this 2 part series, we will be looking at how probiotics can help dampen the impact of gut disorders. Part 1 looked at what probiotics are and how they alter the gut microbiome. By referring patients to qualified and skilled providers who specialize in gastroenterology services. To that end, and when appropriate, we advise our patients to refer to our associated medical providers based on their examination. We find that education is the key to asking valuable questions to our providers. Dr. Alex Jimenez DC provides this information as an educational service only. Disclaimer
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How Probiotics Help The Gut Microbiota
The gut microbiota makes sure that the entire body is functioning properly by regulating the body’s growth, metabolism, and immune support. When probiotics enter the gut system, they provide a protective barrier to prevent intestinal permeability from getting disrupted. Research studies have found that intestinal microbes can convert dietary nutrients into metabolites. When probiotics are introduced into the gut microbiota and can help restore the composition of the gut. When there are factors that can affect the probiotic function, they are often defined as subjects that are “permissive” or “resistant” to probiotic strains based on:
- Pre-Supplementation Commensal Microbiota: Species in low abundance in a given region were more permissive to similar probiotic strains.
- Host immune System Function
- Digestive Functions
- Xenobiotic Metabolic Pathways
Other research studies have found that probiotics are live microorganisms found in fermented foods with many beneficial properties for the gut microbiota. Probiotics exhibit a variety of health beneficial properties for the gut as these microorganisms can prevent bowel diseases, improve the immune system, and prevent intestinal disorders’ effects on the digestive system.
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Dr. Alex Jimenez DC, MSACP, CCST, IFMCP*, CIFM*, ATN*
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Licensed in: Texas & New Mexico*
Dr. Jimenez gives an insightful view on how probiotics can dampen gut disorders in the body, in this 2 part series. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Dr. Jimenez at 915-850-0900.