Noted UK Professor Jeremy Nicholson has come to the
conclusion " ... almost every sort of disease has a gut bug."
Dr. Nicholson’s focus has been on deciphering the roles of
different pro-biotic strains, of which there are many, and their relationship
to how they signal areas outside the gut. It's been discovered that our
friendly intestinal bacteria
go beyond even their important role of digestion.
If spread out on a flat surface the inner linings of our GI
tract would cover a tennis court. The friendly bacteria that colonize this vast
inner surface produce the acids necessary to breakdown and assimilate nutrients into our blood.
These acids transport our food's nutrients through the gut linings so that our
cells can recognize and utilize them correctly.
Most digestion and
absorption takes place in the small intestine and is regulated by pancreatic
enzymes (digestive) and bile. The pancreas aids in digestion by releasing
proteolytic enzymes, which help break down proteins into amino acids. Natural
digestive enzymes are found in raw fruits and vegetables. Processed foods are
usually devoid of digestive enzymes. Over consumption of these processed foods
can lead to digestive enzyme deficiencies. This may then lead to malabsorption
and or intestinal permeability syndrome (bloating, gas, indigestion, diarrhea,
constipation, and intestinal inflammation). To ensure proper digestion,
absorption and elimination, I recommend taking pancreatic enzymes with each
meal.
Foods nor supplements get absorbed sufficiently without substantial healthy intestinal flora.
Healthy gut flora actually creates Vitamins K2 and the B vitamins daily to
maintain proper levels of those nutrients. Healthy gut flora also signal
appropriate reactions to pollutants and pathogens that trigger immune system activity.
This activity includes T-cell actions. Many
knowledgeable scientists have ascertained that approximately eighty percent of
our immune system depends on the GI tract's friendly bacteria.
Probiotics
The human intestines
are inhabited by billions of beneficial bacteria. These bacteria, which are
mostly located in the colon, aid in digestion by fermenting substances that
were not digested in the small intestine and by breaking down any remaining
nutrients. A healthy intestinal tract contains some 2-3 lb. of bacteria and
other microorganisms, such as yeast, that normally don’t cause ay health
problems. However, when the intestinal tract is repetitively exposed to toxic
substances (antibiotics, steroids, NSAIDs, etc.), these microorganisms begin to
proliferate and create an imbalance in the bowel flora. Harmful organisms like
yeast and some normally dormant bacteria, begin to overtake the good bacteria.
This is known as intestinal dysbiosis.
IBS and
small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth may share similar symptoms. One study
showed that 78% IBS participants had small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth. To
aid in digestion and prevent intestinal dysbiosis, patients with IBS should
take probiotics (Lactobacillus and Biidobacterium) on a daily basis.
For a more thorough
explanation of gut health and “Leaky Gut” please visit my website http://drrodgermurphree.com/intestinal-permeability/
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