Fiber is an important part of a healthy balanced diet. Dietary fiber may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, weight gain and certain types of cancer. It greatly affects the health of the digestive system. Read more
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What you should know about dietary fiber
Most experts emphasize the importance of fiber in a healthy diet because it plays a very important role in digestion and, when it is consumed in the right amounts, is very effective in preventing many diseases. What is dietary fiber and how can we ensure that we consume enough? Read more
The impact of diet on the functioning of the immune system
There is no doubt that a proper diet can significantly improve the body’s defense potential, while a harmful diet can disrupt the immune system’s response. The mechanism of action of individual dietary ingredients, vitamins and microelements is not yet thoroughly examined, however, we know which ones are needed to improve the function of the immune system. Read more
What are the effects of bacteria that colonize the intestine?
The formation of the human immune system is largely due to exposure to specific microorganisms that are transmitted by the mother during birth. The source of the proper functioning of the immune system are bacteria that inhabits the digestive system, the amount of which is 10-fold greater than the number of cells in the entire human body. According to the experts’ latest opinions – the composition of the intestinal microflora in children depends on the way in which they came into the world. Read more
What is the natural blood sugar level?
Imagine a group of 800 healthy people, each of whom receives exactly the same meals every day for one week. Do you think that all these people will have identical blood sugar levels after the experiment? Read more
Help in the treatment of arthritis
One of the possible causes of arthritis is immunological imbalance. Natural anti-inflammatory mechanisms can function abnormally – this is called an autoimmune disease. In the case of autoimmune stiffness of the joints, the body’s immune system begins to attack its own tissue, in particular the synovial membrane, which surrounds the elements forming the joints in our body. Read more
Inflammation of joints and the immune system
Disturbances in the functioning of the immune system cause inflammation that may arise, inter alia, in the hip, knee and other joints. An immune-mediated inflammation can lower the quality of life and lead to a significant reduction in physical activity. Many specialists believe that the sources of such ailments should be sought in the digestive system, which plays an important role in the proper functioning of the immune system. How, then, improve the health of the joints? Read more
Obesity may be associated with intestinal problems
Shedding excess body fat is a big problem for many people. And although it is well known that an effective weight loss process is a combination of diet and exercise, recent studies indicate that there is another important factor that affects the increased accumulation of adipose tissue. Read more
A bad diet can cause depression
The brain works constantly throughout your life, both during the day and at night when you are asleep. The brain never rests and therefore requires a constant supply of energy, which is obtained from food. The quality of “fuel” that feeds the brain depends on the components of your diet. Read more
Intestinal microflora and liver diseases
The bilateral relationship between the gut and the liver can be a surprising fact for many people. This correlation results, among other things, from the anatomic proximity of both organs, but there is also a functional connection between the intestinal mucosa and the liver. This connection is the portal vein, which is relatively short but has a large diameter and is a physical connection of the digestive system with the liver. Read more