We now know that intestinal flora performs several functions essential to health. Among other things, it supports digestion and plays a role in detoxification of the body. Almost 70% of immune substances and more than half of the fat-soluble vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting, are produced here.
An infectious disease and the antibiotic treatment required to treat it are enough to significantly change the balance of the intestinal system. Moreover, a stressful lifestyle, smoking, environmental changes, irrational nutrition or an improper diet are sources of threats to the healthy functioning of the intestines.
By destroying the beneficial bacteria, pathogenic bacteria and fungi gain space. Symptoms of this can be gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, flatulence, but in the worst case, even more serious problems can occur.
Why is healthy gut flora important for health and immunity?
Nowadays, more and more respiratory infections occur. Probiotics play a very important role in the defense against pathogens, because they can inhibit the development of viruses, as well as strengthen the immune system. Since the functioning of our immune system depends to a large extent on the functioning of the intestinal flora, if this sensitive system is damaged due to some harmful effect, we become more defenseless and susceptible to infections.
