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Does drinking kill good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract?
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∙ 10y ago
No. Not usually. The alcohol is used by the body as any other source of food. It is absorbed long before it reaches the colon where most of them live.
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Explain how prebiotics and probiotics work?
Probiotics are supplements of bacteria that is good for the GI tract (so called "good bacteria"). A common formula of probiotics is called PB-8. There are many formulas of probiotics. Each formula has a different strain or strains of bacteria that is known to be "good." By "good" they mean that these bacteria are either helpful in digestion OR they cause the "bad" bacteria to be less in number.
Is there a good bacteria?
Yes there are. Some good bacteria that help in the aid of digestion. Note, that there are some bad bacteria, but most are actually good.
What are some examples of normal flora bacteria?
I know 2 bacteria, useful and harmful: E.coli, harmful Salmonella, harmful B. Animalis(Bifidobacterium Animalis), helpful Phytoplankton(not a bacteria, though), helpful
How can bacteria affect you?
Bacteria does not always a negative effect upon your health. In fact your body contains a number of commensals which live within you body, such as in your gut or genital tract, or such as Staph aureus, which lives harmlessly lives upon your skin. Bacteria only becomes harmful to body, once it has been displaced. In iv drug users, S. aureus can be injected directly into the blood stream causing a condition known as bacterial endocarditis, where vegetations form upon the heart valves (most commonly on the righthand side in IVDU). Use of antibiotics can also lead to the erradication of your natural commensals throughout the GI tract, and lead to the overpowering habituation of C. difficile, which is usually kept to a low number by other bacteria which thrive in the GI tract. This can cause excessive diarrhoea and possible death.
Why good bacteria are important for your body?
Certain bacteria (the good bacteria) helps the body's immune system by fighting off the bad bacteria, and plays a major role in the digestive tract. That's one reason some people get diarrhea when taking antibiotics. The antibiotics kill the bad bacteria, but they also kill the good bacteria, as well. So for that reason, it's always a good idea to eat foods with active cultures, such as yogurt or buttermilk when taking antibiotics, because they replace the good bacteria back in the body. Actually, it's a good idea to eat foods with active cultures even when you're not taking antibiotics, because they will help your body's natural defenses against the bad bacteria.
Where do probiotics live in us?
The bacteria (or flora) good and bad both live inside the gastrointestinal system
Is provolone cheese healthy?
The probiotics contained in aged cheese such as provolone are very good for your digestive tract. Your 'Gastro' system is a haven for living bacteria. The bacteria is a ratio of good bacteria to bad bacteria. These GOOD bacterias break down a lot of the toxicities within our bodies, and defend your immune system. Of course it always good to have more Probiotics in your system then bad bacteria(Duh!!). Many greek yogurts such as Chobani are abundant in live bacteria Probiotics, and have many beneficial health benefits besides the gastrointestinal tract. Aged Provolone like Aurricchio, Rienza, Belgiosio, etc. all have abundant Good probiotics that can supplement your system Be forewarned though that the cheese is very high in fat, and cholesterol. Should be eaten in moderation, and with a healthy diet. Bueno Mangiare.
How do you feed if not going through digestive tract?
You can be given nutrients through an IV but it weakens the muscles of your gastrointestinal track and it starves the little bacteria which you need to help digest fibers your body can not. So feeding through the IV is not a good long term solution. There is not a good long term solution either.
Can you get a yeast infection from using amoxicillin?
No, eating yogurt while taking Amoxicillin might actually help prevent getting a yeast infection since the Amoxicillin is killing all the bacteria in your digestive tract including the good bacteria. Yogurt adds more good bacteria to your digestive tract.
How does fungi affect humans?
Fungi is a form of bacteria, that is actually sometimes good for your digestive tract.
Is intestinal bacteria harmful?
There are some bacteria that can cause intestinal disease. All humans have bacteria in their intestine but the bacteria is a good thing. One of the most prevalent bacteria in the human GI tract is E. coli. There are different strains of E. coli and not all of them are pathogenic. The bacteria inside the human GI tract is "normal Flora" and is beneficial to humans.
What are the uses of bacteria?
your body has bacteria in it naturally for good reasons. They are mainly found in the digestive tract and are used to help your body digest the nutrients in your body.
Explain how prebiotics and probiotics work?
Probiotics are supplements of bacteria that is good for the GI tract (so called "good bacteria"). A common formula of probiotics is called PB-8. There are many formulas of probiotics. Each formula has a different strain or strains of bacteria that is known to be "good." By "good" they mean that these bacteria are either helpful in digestion OR they cause the "bad" bacteria to be less in number.
What is an effective home treatments of an urinary tract infection?
Drinking Cranberry Juice is good for bladder or kidney problems. Drink lots of it.
Is baking soda and orange juice good for a urinary tract infection?
I am not sure about that, but I do know that Cranberry juice is extremely good. Try drinking a litre of cranberry juice.
Why high blood sugar leads to urinary tract infection?
High sugar is excreted through the urine. Sugar is good culture media for the bacteria.
What is the Different between yeast and bacteria?
Yeast is a fungal organism, while bacteria is a bacterial organism. Both occur naturally, and have good and bad forms. The yeast used in bread making, as well as the mushrooms we eat are good (safe) forms of fungi. The ones that can cause illness are the ones like "thrush", a yeast infection of the mouth and throat, and poisonous mushrooms. The human body has "good" bacteria that is important to the digestion tract; we need the "good" bacteria to keep the "bad" bacteria under control. The "good" bacteria can be found in foods like cultured yogurt. The "bad" bacteria is seen in infections, such as a cut that may not have been disinfected properly.
