It is known that diet changes the intestinal flora, and that especiallybacteriaplay a crucial role in this. The most important components of the intestinal flora include theBifidobacteria. These are predominantlyanaerobic rod bacteria, whichLower the pH value in the colonand thus keep unwanted intestinal bacteria and pathogens away. In addition, bifidobacteria form theToxin Bifidin, which promotes growth and proliferationharmful bacteriain the intestine.

Intestinal defense system

Bifidobacteria are not only essential helpers infight against Salmonella, colic and putrefactive bacteria. They also strengthen theimmune systemby using theProduction of antibodiesand stimulate the growth of immune cells. They also producevaluable Vitamins, which enter the metabolism via the intestinal mucosa. The intestine plays a key role in theDefence of the entire organismplays an outstanding role. There are over70 % of all defense cells, and90% of all antibodiesare formed in the digestive system. In adults, the proportion of bifidobacteria in the intestinal flora is about25 percent, atNewbornthere are still up to95 percentA healthy intestinal flora enables the smoothAbsorption of nutrientsand is essential forour health and well-being.

Bifidobacteria in a preparation from Medicom

The Medicom preparationProbiotic cultures supports your intestine with many important vital substances to improve its flora. These include per capsule500 million colony-forming units of bifidobacteriumand theLactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus, which also ward off unwanted bacteria and pathogens. Other ingredients arethe Vitamins B1,B2,B5,B6andB12to stimulate theMetabolism in the intestineand vitamin Bniacinand that FructanInulinthat promote the growth of the body’s ownBifidobacteriastimulate.

More tips for a healthy gut

To promote a healthy intestinal flora, abalanced and sufficiently “acidic” dietThis includes fresh fruit and vegetables, but alsoWhole grain products, fish and poultry. Also important for an intact intestine areregular MovementandenoughSleep.