In our intestinesThere are millions of beneficial intestinal bacteria that form the microbiome. The microbiome keeps us healthy and strengthens the immune system. If you want to build healthy intestinal flora, you should pay attention to your diet. A new study finds a connection between 61 foods and the growth of certain bacteria in the gut.
Beneficial intestinal bacteria: A healthy diet consists largely of fruits and vegetables
According to the researchersOur microbiome can help control the anti-inflammatory response of the immune system. When certain harmful bacteria multiply in our intestines, they can trigger inflammatory processes. The inflammatory processes are a possible cause of some heart diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, lupus diseases and even arthritis.
As part of the study, the researchers were able to prove that even the beneficial bacteria can promote inflammatory processes if one mainly consumes frozen foods, alcohol, sugary and salty foods,eaten processed foods. Conversely, if you eat mainly vegetables and fruit, it is good for your intestines.
The researchers conducted the study as follows: They analyzed the data in the medical records of 1,425 people. Of these, 331 had ulcerative colitis, 223 had irritable bowel syndrome and 871 had healthy intestinal flora. All participants were required to provide a daily stool sample and complete a questionnaire. After evaluating the results, the researchers found a total of 38 connections between certain diets and bacterial colonies in the intestine.
People who consume chips, meat, mayonnaise and non-alcoholic sugary drinks have more Clostridia, Coprobacillus and Lachnospiraceae bacteria in their gut. If you don't get enough fiber in your diet, these bacteria begin to destroy the protective layer of the intestines.
If you drink too much coffee, you have large colonies of Oscillibacter bacteria in your intestines. These bacteria can cause irritable bowel syndrome.
Eating nuts, fish, fruit and vegetables promotes the growth of the beneficial bacteria Faecalibacterium sp.
The yogurt promotes the growth of anti-inflammatory bacteria such as Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus sp.
According to the study authors, the study results mean that a healthy diet can counteract the anti-inflammatory processes in the gut and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria.
