Gut Bacteria info: Bacterial DNA is sensed by receptors on the surface of enterocytes, that then transmit signals to immune cells along the gut lining. So gut bacteria directly affect the immune system. Also gut bacteria (eaten as probiotics): -secrete anti-inflammatory substances -they compete with pathogens for binding sites along the gut wall -decrease carcinogenic enzymes -kill pathogens by makes substances that kill them -sequester iron, removing iron from the use of pathogens -make Vitamin K and B vitamins -degrades indigestible “gunk” on the gut wall -make SCFA, which lower intestinal pH, preventing survival of pathogens -SCFAs also provide metabolic substrate for enterocytes -the lowered pH then allows for mineral absorption: Ca, Mg, K, Zn -are useful to treat IBD, cancer, IBS, diarrhea, food allergy, high cholesterol -detoxify the body -binds toxic heavy metals (cadmium, lead) -remove aflatoxins, which are natural toxins made from degradation of grains and so much more...
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:30:08 +0000
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