Without a healthy intestine, there is no healthy life. Do you dare to "muse" it?

If the importance of the intestine is mentioned, most people may nod their heads knowingly. Everyone may know the role of the intestine in digestion and absorption. However, in fact, our intestines are more magical and important than anyone imagined, and even many well-trained doctors are not completely aware of it. The intestine is much stronger than we know. Theintestine affects all aspects of human survival, and is the cornerstone of our health. Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said "All disease begins in the gut" more than 2,000 years ago. Until recently, we did not know how correct it is. First, let's take a look at the following facts:There are millions of billions of bacteria living in our intestines, and every drop of content in our colon may contain more than one billion bacteria. If you want to lose weight, remember that our stomach and intestines are responsible for telling our brains that we are full. If this information is not communicated well, we will still feel hungry. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, we should know that 95% of the body's serotonin is produced in the intestine, which is the "happiness hormone" that allows us to have a good mood. 　　If we want to stay healthy, we must know that 70-80% of the body's immune cells are in our intestines. 　　If you are fighting brain fog or want to protect our brain from neurological diseases, we need to know that there are 100 million neurons in our intestines that communicate with our brains, and inflammation of the intestines can also cause brain inflammation. . 　　The intestine plays a more important role than we thought in disease prevention, weight loss, reversing disease and maintaining our overall health. Sadly, modern medicine doesn't seem to know this. Many treatments not only fail to consider the intestines, but injure the intestines deeper, leading to more pain, disease, and even death. All diseases start in the intestine, so the treatment of all diseases should also start in the intestine. 　　Many people have experienced bloating, abdominal pain, and other bowel problems. When they consume too much sugar or refined carbohydrates after taking antibiotics, these substances are usually fermented in their intestines, producing hydrogen and methane gas, causing flatulence and other problems. 　　In the intestine, especially the small intestine, sometimes there is a war between good bacteria and bad bacteria. Bad bacteria may usually be the winner. Bloating is the symptom caused by this conflict. This discomfort is not the end. The doctor may prescribe the prescription very soon, usually for 10 days to two weeks. Soon, drugs may become part of daily life, and the symptoms will never go away. 　　Over time, symptoms tend to worsen. Depending on the person, diarrhea or constipation and persistent inflammation in the intestines are usually present. This inflammation can cause immeasurable damage and may eventually spread to other parts of the body. 　　At this time, a common diagnosis is irritable bowel syndrome. I believe those who have experienced this disease must be familiar with these symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome can be divided into diarrhea type (IBS-D) and constipation type (IBS-C). Intestinal inflammation can cause these two types of irritable bowel syndrome. 　　When medications are used to treat bloating and flatulence, the results are usually worse. Damaged intestines can produce a series of other symptoms, and even diseases that dwarf the initial symptoms. 　　However, if the intestines are restored to health through the correct diet and lifestyle, the bloating and other intestinal symptoms will eventually disappear. A healthy intestine can not only relieve intestinal-related symptoms, but also reduce or even eradicate many other diseases. All in all, the intestine is much stronger than we know, and it has the power to completely change our health and life. 　　The intestine is not indestructible　　What we usually call the intestine starts from the mouth, from top to bottom, passes through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine in turn, and finally reaches the anus. The intestine has always been thought of as just a place to digest food and absorb nutrients. 　　We once thought that our intestines were indestructible. However, this is not the case. Our intestines are far less strong than we thought in the past. There are two important reasons for this:　　The intestine has both permeability and barrier function. Absorbing nutrients such as simple sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals from digested foods to pass through the intestinal wall into the blood circulation is part of the work of the intestine; it also acts as a protective barrier to prevent undigested food, protein, fat and The toxin is absorbed. 　　The intestines may leak (intestinal leakage). More and more studies have found that some proteins, foods, drugs and bacteria can damage the tight junctions between intestinal cells, resulting in increased intestinal permeability, allowing undigested food and toxins to leak out through the intestinal wall. , Enter the blood circulation, activate the immune response, and cause systemic inflammation. 　　In order to be healthy and to survive, our intestines must provide us with nutrition through the food we eat, without letting in harmful substances. However, if the intestinal permeability increases, it means that some harmful substances may enter, and our health will naturally be affected. Therefore, we need a healthy intestine to maintain overall physical and mental health. 　　What makes the gut so important? 　　Why is the gut so important that it can play a role in our overall health? The answer may lie in the intestinal flora. Although there are still many secrets waiting for us to discover, the existing evidence is enough to give us a good reason to believe that the intestine is the center of health or disease. 　　There are trillions of bacteria in our intestines, and their numbers far exceed the number of human cells. Each bacteria has its own DNA, and the genes they encode are 150 times the genes encoded by the human genome. 　　Most of these bacteria are either harmless or beneficial to us. They help break down foods that we cannot digest and provide energy for our intestinal cells; they help make vitamins, break down toxins and drugs; they also help train our immune system to protect us. 　　There are different numbers of bacteria in different parts of our intestines, of which the colon has the largest number of bacteria. More and more studies have shown that the composition and balance of intestinal bacteria is a sign of health, and imbalance of intestinal flora may increase the risk of many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, allergies, asthma, arthritis, autoimmune diseases , Skin diseases, depression, autism, Parkinson’s disease and other neuropsychiatric diseases, etc. 　　If we collect all the bacteria in the intestinal tract, it will weigh about 2 kilograms, mainly composed of Firmicutes, Bacteroides, Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria, among which Firmicutes and Bacteroides The phylum makes up 90% of our intestinal bacteria. 　　The intestinal flora needs to have an appropriate composition and ratio. For example, our body needs the right Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio. Excessive Firmicutes bacteria may make us fat, and Bacteroides bacteria help us stay slim. Leaner and healthier people usually have a high percentage of Bacteroides bacteria and a low percentage of Firmicutes in the intestines. Obese, unhealthy people may have the opposite. 　　Therefore, having the correct composition and proportion of the intestinal flora may help us improve our health and reduce or even eliminate many of the symptoms we suffer. The intestine is indeed very special, much more important and powerful than we know. 　　The influence of the intestinal flora begins 　　when we are born. 　　 When babies are born, they come out of the birth canal and come into contact with the bacteria in the mother's healthy vagina and intestines. This is a good thing, because this short contact is enough to allow those beneficial bacteria to begin to colonize and grow in the baby's gastrointestinal tract, which is also a crucial step in the colonization and development of our intestinal flora. 　　Then, breastfeeding will also promote the growth of certain members of the intestinal flora, such as bifidobacteria that love breast milk; at the same time, breast milk also contains some beneficial bacteria. These bacteria colonize the intestines in the early stage and play an important role in the development of future body functions, such as the immune system or the metabolic system. Children whose intestinal bifidobacteria are insufficient within one year of age will have an increased risk of obesity later in life. 　　A normal and natural process of childbirth and breastfeeding is sufficient to help initiate the development of the baby's intestinal flora and obtain all its complexities, including immune function, metabolic function, and so on. 　　So, what is the difference between a cesarean section and a natural childbirth? Babies born by caesarean section will miss the brief bacterial "bathing" with their mother. This is a very real problem. Because the beneficial bacteria in the intestines initially obtained can help train our immune system, if our immune system is deprived of this early training, we are more susceptible to various diseases. 　　Researchers' investigation of babies born by caesarean section found some shocking results. The US survey reported two simple data: the average incidence of asthma in children is 8. 4%, but among children born by caesarean section, this rate is 9. 5%; the average obesity rate in children is about 16%, but children born by caesarean section The obesity rate exceeds 19%. 　　More and more epidemiological investigations have also found that infants born by caesarean section have an increased risk of many other diseases, including allergies, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, celiac disease and type 1 diabetes. 　　However, unfortunately, more and more people around the world choose Caesarean section. In some countries, the caesarean section rate even exceeds 50%. This is a very concern. Of course, sometimes a cesarean section is necessary for the health of the mother or the baby, but after that, we can do many things to strengthen the growth and development of the baby's intestinal flora. Breastfeeding is the best choice. 　　After entering adulthood, unhealthy diet and lifestyle habits make many of us lose the balance of the intestinal flora, and the ratio of beneficial bacteria to harmful bacteria changes, making harmful bacteria begin to occupy a dominant position. Our bodies will also pay for this. 　　Without healthy intestinal bacteria, there is no healthy life. 　　Our health needs healthy intestinal bacteria, because they can do a lot of important things for us: 　　break down food, so that our body can better absorb and 　　produce anti-inflammatory Chemical substances 　　enhance the barrier function of our intestinal wall and protect us from harmful bacteria 　　identify harmful bacteria and alert the immune system 　　help train the development and maturation of immune cells 　　help balance hormone levels . . . 　　from our first breath, the intestines Tao plays a vital role in all aspects of our lives. Whether it is our brain, metabolism, immunity, skin or feelings, all are affected by the intestines. If this is not enough, then I tell you that even our DNA can be changed by our gut state. 　　Although the way of birth does affect our intestinal flora, fortunately, our overall health does not depend solely on how we were born. It does play a role, but this is not the end of the story. The way we are born and how we feed is important, but how we eat and live is more important from now on. 　　We must always remind ourselves that our intestines play a major role in our current and future health. Without a healthy intestine, there is no healthy life. Treat it well and make it healthier, and we will also benefit a lot from it.      Disclaimer: This article only represents the author's personal views and has nothing to do with China Probiotics. com. The originality and the text and content stated in the article have not been verified by this site. This site does not make any guarantee or commitment to the authenticity, completeness, and timeliness of this article, all or part of the content, and the text. Please readers for reference only, and please Verify the relevant content yourself.      Copyright Notice    1. 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　　If the importance of the intestine is mentioned, most people may nod their heads knowingly.
Everyone may know the role of the intestine in digestion and absorption.
However, in fact, our intestines are more magical and important than anyone imagined, and even many well-trained doctors are not completely aware of it.
　　The intestine is much stronger than we know.
The 　　intestine affects all aspects of human survival, and is the cornerstone of our health.
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said "All disease begins in the gut" more than 2,000 years ago.
Until recently, we did not know how correct it is.
First, let's take a look at the following facts: 　　There are millions of billions of bacteria living in our intestines, and every drop of content in our colon may contain more than one billion bacteria.
　　If you want to lose weight, remember that our stomach and intestines are responsible for telling our brains that we are full.
If this information is not communicated well, we will still feel hungry.
　　If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, we should know that 95% of the body's serotonin is produced in the intestines, which is the "happiness hormone" that allows us to have a good mood.
　　If we want to stay healthy, we must know that 70-80% of the body's immune cells are in our intestines.
　　If you are fighting brain fog or want to protect our brain from neurological diseases, we need to know that there are 100 million neurons in our intestines that communicate with our brains, and inflammation of the intestines can also cause brain inflammation.
.
　　The intestine plays a more important role than we thought in disease prevention, weight loss, reversing disease and maintaining our overall health.
Sadly, modern medicine doesn't seem to know this.
Many treatments not only fail to consider the intestines, but injure the intestines deeper, leading to more pain, disease, and even death.
All diseases start in the intestine, so the treatment of all diseases should also start in the intestine.
　　Many people have experienced bloating, abdominal pain, and other bowel problems.
When they consume too much sugar or refined carbohydrates after taking antibiotics, these substances are usually fermented in their intestines, producing hydrogen and methane gas, causing flatulence and other problems.
　　In the intestine, especially the small intestine, sometimes there is a war between good bacteria and bad bacteria.
Bad bacteria may usually be the winner.
Bloating is the symptom caused by this conflict.
This discomfort is not the end.
The doctor may prescribe the prescription very soon, usually for 10 days to two weeks.
Soon, drugs may become part of daily life, and the symptoms will never go away.
　　Over time, symptoms tend to worsen.
Depending on the person, diarrhea or constipation and persistent inflammation in the intestines are usually present.
This inflammation can cause immeasurable damage and may eventually spread to other parts of the body.
　　At this time, a common diagnosis is irritable bowel syndrome.
I believe those who have experienced this disease must be familiar with these symptoms.
Irritable bowel syndrome can be divided into diarrhea type (IBS-D) and constipation type (IBS-C).
Intestinal inflammation can cause these two types of irritable bowel syndrome.
　　When medications are used to treat bloating and flatulence, the results are usually worse.
Damaged intestines can produce a series of other symptoms, and even diseases that dwarf the initial symptoms.
　　However, if the intestines are restored to health through the correct diet and lifestyle, the bloating and other intestinal symptoms will eventually disappear.
A healthy intestine can not only relieve intestinal-related symptoms, but also reduce or even eradicate many other diseases.
All in all, the intestine is much stronger than we know, and it has the power to completely change our health and life.
　　The intestine is not indestructible　　What we usually call the intestine starts from the mouth, from top to bottom, passes through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine in turn, and finally reaches the anus.
The intestine has always been thought of as just a place to digest food and absorb nutrients.
　　We once thought that our intestines were indestructible.
However, this is not the case.
Our intestines are far less strong than we thought in the past.
There are two important reasons for this:　　The intestine has both permeability and barrier function.
Absorbing nutrients such as simple sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals from digested foods to pass through the intestinal wall into the blood circulation is part of the work of the intestine; it also acts as a protective barrier to prevent undigested food, protein, fat and The toxin is absorbed.
　　The intestines may leak (intestinal leakage).
More and more studies have found that some proteins, foods, drugs and bacteria can damage the tight junctions between intestinal cells, resulting in increased intestinal permeability, allowing undigested food and toxins to leak out through the intestinal wall.
, Enter the blood circulation, activate the immune response, and cause systemic inflammation.
　　In order to be healthy and to survive, our intestines must provide us with nutrition through the food we eat, without letting in harmful substances.
However, if the intestinal permeability increases, it means that some harmful substances may enter, and our health will naturally be affected.
Therefore, we need a healthy intestine to maintain overall physical and mental health.
　　What makes the gut so important? 　　Why is the gut so important that it can play a role in our overall health? The answer may lie in the intestinal flora.
Although there are still many secrets waiting for us to discover, the existing evidence is enough to give us a good reason to believe that the intestine is the center of health or disease.
　　There are trillions of bacteria in our intestines, and their numbers far exceed the number of human cells.
Each bacteria has its own DNA, and the genes they encode are 150 times the genes encoded by the human genome.
　　Most of these bacteria are either harmless or beneficial to us.
They help break down foods that we cannot digest and provide energy for our intestinal cells; they help make vitamins, break down toxins and drugs; they also help train our immune system to protect us.
　　There are different numbers of bacteria in different parts of our intestines, of which the colon has the largest number of bacteria.
More and more studies have shown that the composition and balance of intestinal bacteria is a sign of health, and imbalance of intestinal flora may increase the risk of many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, allergies, asthma, arthritis, autoimmune diseases , Skin diseases, depression, autism, Parkinson’s disease and other neuropsychiatric diseases, etc.
　　If we collect all the bacteria in the intestinal tract, it will weigh about 2 kilograms, mainly composed of Firmicutes, Bacteroides, Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria, among which Firmicutes and Bacteroides The phylum makes up 90% of our intestinal bacteria.
　　The intestinal flora needs to have an appropriate composition and ratio.
For example, our body needs the right Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio.
Excessive Firmicutes bacteria may make us fat, and Bacteroides bacteria help us stay slim.
Leaner and healthier people usually have a high percentage of Bacteroides bacteria and a low percentage of Firmicutes in the intestines.
Obese, unhealthy people may have the opposite.
　　Therefore, having the correct composition and proportion of the intestinal flora may help us improve our health and reduce or even eliminate many of the symptoms we suffer.
The intestine is indeed very special, much more important and powerful than we know.
　　The influence of the intestinal flora begins 　　when we are born.
　　 When babies are born, they come out of the birth canal and come into contact with the bacteria in the mother's healthy vagina and intestines.
This is a good thing, because this short contact is enough to allow those beneficial bacteria to begin to colonize and grow in the baby's gastrointestinal tract, which is also a crucial step in the colonization and development of our intestinal flora.
　　Then, breastfeeding will also promote the growth of certain members of the intestinal flora, such as bifidobacteria that love breast milk; at the same time, breast milk also contains some beneficial bacteria.
These bacteria colonize the intestines in the early stage and play an important role in the development of future body functions, such as the immune system or the metabolic system.
Children whose intestinal bifidobacteria are insufficient within one year of age will have an increased risk of obesity later in life.
　　A normal and natural process of childbirth and breastfeeding is sufficient to help initiate the development of the baby's intestinal flora and obtain all its complexities, including immune function, metabolic function, and so on.
　　So, what is the difference between a cesarean section and a natural childbirth? Babies born by caesarean section will miss the brief bacterial "bathing" with their mother.
This is a very real problem.
Because the beneficial bacteria in the intestines initially obtained can help train our immune system, if our immune system is deprived of this early training, we are more susceptible to various diseases.
　　Researchers' investigation of babies born by caesarean section found some shocking results.
The US survey reported two simple data: the average incidence of asthma in children is 8.
4%, but among children born by caesarean section, this rate is 9.
5%; the average obesity rate in children is about 16%, but children born by caesarean section The obesity rate exceeds 19%.
　　More and more epidemiological investigations have also found that infants born by caesarean section have an increased risk of many other diseases, including allergies, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.
　　However, unfortunately, more and more people around the world choose Caesarean section.
In some countries, the caesarean section rate even exceeds 50%.
This is a very concern.
Of course, sometimes a cesarean section is necessary for the health of the mother or the baby, but after that, we can do many things to strengthen the growth and development of the baby's intestinal flora.
Breastfeeding is the best choice.
　　After entering adulthood, unhealthy diet and lifestyle habits make many of us lose the balance of the intestinal flora, and the ratio of beneficial bacteria to harmful bacteria changes, making harmful bacteria begin to occupy a dominant position.
Our bodies will also pay for this.
　　Without healthy intestinal bacteria, there is no healthy life.
　　Our health needs healthy intestinal bacteria, because they can do a lot of important things for us: 　　break down food, so that our body can better absorb and
　　produce anti-inflammatory Chemical substances
　　enhance the barrier function of our intestinal wall and protect us from harmful bacteria
　　identify harmful bacteria and alert the immune system
　　help train the development and maturation of immune cells
　　help balance hormone levels
.
.
.
　　from our first breath, the intestines Tao plays a vital role in all aspects of our lives.
Whether it is our brain, metabolism, immunity, skin or feelings, all are affected by the intestines.
If this is not enough, then I tell you that even our DNA can be changed by our gut state.
　　Although the way of birth does affect our intestinal flora, fortunately, our overall health does not depend solely on how we were born.
It does play a role, but this is not the end of the story.
The way we are born and how we feed is important, but how we eat and live is more important from now on.
　　We must always remind ourselves that our intestines play a major role in our current and future health.
Without a healthy intestine, there is no healthy life.
Treat it well and make it healthier, and we will also benefit a lot from it.

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　　If the importance of the intestine is mentioned, most people may nod their heads knowingly.
Everyone may know the role of the intestine in digestion and absorption.
However, in fact, our intestines are more magical and important than anyone imagined, and even many well-trained doctors are not completely aware of it.
　　The intestine is much stronger than we know.
The 　　intestine affects all aspects of human survival, and is the cornerstone of our health.
Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, said "All disease begins in the gut" more than 2,000 years ago.
Until recently, we did not know how correct it is.
First, let's take a look at the following facts: 　　There are millions of billions of bacteria living in our intestines, and every drop of content in our colon may contain more than one billion bacteria.
　　If you want to lose weight, remember that our stomach and intestines are responsible for telling our brains that we are full.
If this information is not communicated well, we will still feel hungry.
　　If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, we should know that 95% of the body's serotonin is produced in the intestine, which is the "happiness hormone" that allows us to have a good mood.
　　If we want to stay healthy, we must know that 70-80% of the body's immune cells are in our intestines.
　　If you are fighting brain fog or want to protect our brain from neurological diseases, we need to know that there are 100 million neurons in our intestines that communicate with our brains, and inflammation of the intestines can also cause brain inflammation.
.
　　The intestine plays a more important role than we thought in disease prevention, weight loss, reversing disease and maintaining our overall health.
Sadly, modern medicine doesn't seem to know this.
Many treatments not only fail to consider the intestines, but injure the intestines deeper, leading to more pain, disease, and even death.
All diseases start in the intestine, so the treatment of all diseases should also start in the intestine.
　　Many people have experienced bloating, abdominal pain, and other bowel problems.
When they consume too much sugar or refined carbohydrates after taking antibiotics, these substances are usually fermented in their intestines, producing hydrogen and methane gas, causing flatulence and other problems.
　　In the intestine, especially the small intestine, sometimes there is a war between good bacteria and bad bacteria.
Bad bacteria may usually be the winner.
Bloating is the symptom caused by this conflict.
This discomfort is not the end.
The doctor may prescribe the prescription very soon, usually for 10 days to two weeks.
Soon, drugs may become part of daily life, and the symptoms will never go away.
　　Over time, symptoms tend to worsen.
Depending on the person, diarrhea or constipation and persistent inflammation in the intestines are usually present.
This inflammation can cause immeasurable damage and may eventually spread to other parts of the body.
　　At this time, a common diagnosis is irritable bowel syndrome.
I believe those who have experienced this disease must be familiar with these symptoms.
Irritable bowel syndrome can be divided into diarrhea type (IBS-D) and constipation type (IBS-C).
Intestinal inflammation can cause these two types of irritable bowel syndrome.
　　When medications are used to treat bloating and flatulence, the results are usually worse.
Damaged intestines can produce a series of other symptoms, and even diseases that dwarf the initial symptoms.
　　However, if the intestines are restored to health through the correct diet and lifestyle, the bloating and other intestinal symptoms will eventually disappear.
A healthy intestine can not only relieve intestinal-related symptoms, but also reduce or even eradicate many other diseases.
All in all, the intestine is much stronger than we know, and it has the power to completely change our health and life.
　　The intestine is not indestructible　　What we usually call the intestine starts from the mouth, from top to bottom, passes through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine in turn, and finally reaches the anus.
The intestine has always been thought of as just a place to digest food and absorb nutrients.
　　We once thought that our intestines were indestructible.
However, this is not the case.
Our intestines are far less strong than we thought in the past.
There are two important reasons for this:　　The intestine has both permeability and barrier function.
Absorbing nutrients such as simple sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals from digested foods to pass through the intestinal wall into the blood circulation is part of the work of the intestine; it also acts as a protective barrier to prevent undigested food, protein, fat and The toxin is absorbed.
　　The intestines may leak (intestinal leakage).
More and more studies have found that some proteins, foods, drugs and bacteria can damage the tight junctions between intestinal cells, resulting in increased intestinal permeability, allowing undigested food and toxins to leak out through the intestinal wall.
, Enter the blood circulation, activate the immune response, and cause systemic inflammation.
　　In order to be healthy and to survive, our intestines must provide us with nutrition through the food we eat, without letting in harmful substances.
However, if the intestinal permeability increases, it means that some harmful substances may enter, and our health will naturally be affected.
Therefore, we need a healthy intestine to maintain overall physical and mental health.
　　What makes the gut so important? 　　Why is the gut so important that it can play a role in our overall health? The answer may lie in the intestinal flora.
Although there are still many secrets waiting for us to discover, the existing evidence is enough to give us a good reason to believe that the intestine is the center of health or disease.
　　There are trillions of bacteria in our intestines, and their numbers far exceed the number of human cells.
Each bacteria has its own DNA, and the genes they encode are 150 times the genes encoded by the human genome.
　　Most of these bacteria are either harmless or beneficial to us.
They help break down foods that we cannot digest and provide energy for our intestinal cells; they help make vitamins, break down toxins and drugs; they also help train our immune system to protect us.
　　There are different numbers of bacteria in different parts of our intestines, of which the colon has the largest number of bacteria.
More and more studies have shown that the composition and balance of intestinal bacteria is a sign of health, and imbalance of intestinal flora may increase the risk of many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, allergies, asthma, arthritis, autoimmune diseases , Skin diseases, depression, autism, Parkinson’s disease and other neuropsychiatric diseases, etc.
　　If we collect all the bacteria in the intestinal tract, it will weigh about 2 kilograms, mainly composed of Firmicutes, Bacteroides, Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria, among which Firmicutes and Bacteroides The phylum makes up 90% of our intestinal bacteria.
　　The intestinal flora needs to have an appropriate composition and ratio.
For example, our body needs the right Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio.
Excessive Firmicutes bacteria may make us fat, and Bacteroides bacteria help us stay slim.
Leaner and healthier people usually have a high percentage of Bacteroides bacteria and a low percentage of Firmicutes in the intestines.
Obese, unhealthy people may have the opposite.
　　Therefore, having the correct composition and proportion of the intestinal flora may help us improve our health and reduce or even eliminate many of the symptoms we suffer.
The intestine is indeed very special, much more important and powerful than we know.
　　The influence of the intestinal flora begins 　　when we are born.
　　 When babies are born, they come out of the birth canal and come into contact with the bacteria in the mother's healthy vagina and intestines.
This is a good thing, because this short contact is enough to allow those beneficial bacteria to begin to colonize and grow in the baby's gastrointestinal tract, which is also a crucial step in the colonization and development of our intestinal flora.
　　Then, breastfeeding will also promote the growth of certain members of the intestinal flora, such as bifidobacteria that love breast milk; at the same time, breast milk also contains some beneficial bacteria.
These bacteria colonize the intestines in the early stage and play an important role in the development of future body functions, such as the immune system or the metabolic system.
Children whose intestinal bifidobacteria are insufficient within one year of age will have an increased risk of obesity later in life.
　　A normal and natural process of childbirth and breastfeeding is sufficient to help initiate the development of the baby's intestinal flora and obtain all its complexities, including immune function, metabolic function, and so on.
　　So, what is the difference between a cesarean section and a natural childbirth? Babies born by caesarean section will miss the brief bacterial "bathing" with their mother.
This is a very real problem.
Because the beneficial bacteria in the intestines initially obtained can help train our immune system, if our immune system is deprived of this early training, we are more susceptible to various diseases.
　　Researchers' investigation of babies born by caesarean section found some shocking results.
The US survey reported two simple data: the average incidence of asthma in children is 8.
4%, but among children born by caesarean section, this rate is 9.
5%; the average obesity rate in children is about 16%, but children born by caesarean section The obesity rate exceeds 19%.
　　More and more epidemiological investigations have also found that infants born by caesarean section have an increased risk of many other diseases, including allergies, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.
　　However, unfortunately, more and more people around the world choose Caesarean section.
In some countries, the caesarean section rate even exceeds 50%.
This is a very concern.
Of course, sometimes a cesarean section is necessary for the health of the mother or the baby, but after that, we can do many things to strengthen the growth and development of the baby's intestinal flora.
Breastfeeding is the best choice.
　　After entering adulthood, unhealthy diet and lifestyle habits make many of us lose the balance of the intestinal flora, and the ratio of beneficial bacteria to harmful bacteria changes, making harmful bacteria begin to occupy a dominant position.
Our bodies will also pay for this.
　　Without healthy intestinal bacteria, there is no healthy life.
　　Our health needs healthy intestinal bacteria, because they can do a lot of important things for us: 　　break down food, so that our body can better absorb and
　　produce anti-inflammatory Chemical substances
　　enhance the barrier function of our intestinal wall and protect us from harmful bacteria
　　identify harmful bacteria and alert the immune system
　　help train the development and maturation of immune cells
　　help balance hormone levels
.
.
.
　　from our first breath, the intestines Tao plays a vital role in all aspects of our lives.
Whether it is our brain, metabolism, immunity, skin or feelings, all are affected by the intestines.
If this is not enough, then I tell you that even our DNA can be changed by our gut state.
　　Although the way of birth does affect our intestinal flora, fortunately, our overall health does not depend solely on how we were born.
It does play a role, but this is not the end of the story.
The way we are born and how we feed is important, but how we eat and live is more important from now on.
　　We must always remind ourselves that our intestines play a major role in our current and future health.
Without a healthy intestine, there is no healthy life.
Treat it well and make it healthier, and we will also benefit a lot from it.

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