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Our intestinal tracts harbour trillions
of bacteria. We feel healthy when “friendly” bacteria
dominate.
Chronic use of antibiotics and gastric
acid inhibitors, lifestyle, stress and a poor diet, (low in fibre
and high in refined sugars and alcohol), may disrupt the positive
balance of “friendly” bacteria. This may be one reason why an
estimated 1 in 5 adults in the UK suffer from a gastrointestinal
complaint at any one time.
Probiotic supplements such as TumBiotix
can be effectively used to supplement “friendly” probiotic bacteria
in the gut and restore a positive balance.
Pathogen Protection Probiotic
bacteria compete for space and nutrients with potentially
pathogenic bacteria in the gut, they also produce substances such
as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide and antibacterial substances
called “bacteriocins”, all of which prevent pathogenic bacteria
and harmful microorganisms from establishing in the body.
Digestion
Some strains of probiotics secrete enzymes that aid digestion. For example many lactic acid probiotic bacteria breakdown the milk sugar lactose in the small intestine.
Short Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA)
Production
SCFAs, such as lactic acid, are vital
by-products of the fermentation of fibre by probiotic bacteria.
SCFAs create an acidic environment in the intestine, helping to
prevent pathogenic bacteria and harmful microorganisms from
establishing in the gut.
• Immune Enhancement
Probiotic
supplementation has been found to enhance immunity, particularly
in infants and the elderly, by stimulating the development of
certain immune system components.
• Food Allergy Control
The lining of the intestine by probiotic bacteria prevents
the movement of toxic material including undigested food into the
blood stream, thereby reducing the risk of an allergic reaction
developing.
• Maintenance and Regularity
As
probiotic bacteria are required for the breakdown of fibre and the control
of pathogenic bacteria they help to maintain a healthy GI tract
and optimal bowel regularity. |
