Gut microbiota
An imbalance of the gut microbiota has been linked to various conditions and there are many ongoing studies to continue evolving our understanding of the gut and its relation to the rest of our body. Learn how balancing microbiota can help you better control your body.
Why is microbiota important?
The success or failure of your bowel movements is largely dependent on your microbiota colony. Moreover, microbiota are essential to nutrient absorption, pathogenic immunity and healthy brain behaviours.
What is intestinal flora?
Intestinal flora, or gut flora, are the same as microbiota and include all bacteria, archaea and fungi that live within the digestive tract.
How are they related to good health?
Gut discomfort occurs when various daily triggers affect the numbers of microbiota, or intestinal flora present in the intestines. A balance in microbiota means less susceptibility towards gut-related problems, both short and long-term.
Different gut discomforts/problems may stem from imbalanced microbiota
We all experience gut discomfort/problems from time to time. Learn how to identify the different symptoms — do any of them sound familiar?
Gut discomfort in adults
Impact on health from occasional diarrhea
Occasional diarrhea can be caused by anything from malabsorption of foods to harsh medications. A most common cause of Diarrhea is bad bacteria in the gut, as well as a lack of good bacteria in the gut.
Antibiotics affect the gut by inadvertently targeting even the good bacteria. Side effects include bellyaches, occasional diarrhea or constipation.
The most common type of gut discomfort, bellyaches, can be triggered by an imbalance in intestinal flora. Indigestion and food sensitivity should also be expected.
A condition of various triggers, whereby the gut becomes slow or sluggish. This condition involves Occasional constipation and/or painful bowel movements.
Excessive gas in the gut will cause visible bloating and abdominal discomfort, it’s also usually accompanied by constipation.
Dreaded dysbiosis
A condition caused by maladaptation within the intestinal microbiota. Dysbiosis may cause additional issues including anything from foul breath to rectal itching.
Gut discomfort in children
Impact on health from occasional diarrhea
When your child’s intestinal flora is unbalanced, excessive occasional diarrhea can put their development at risk, as well as make them vulnerable to other infections.
Antibiotics can improve overall health, but may eradicate good-bacteria in the process, leading to cramping, nausea, and watery stools. Children are more sensitive to this than adults.
Bellyaches are a common occurrence for the little ones; there is an immense array of triggers for this. Learn how to identify and treat them.
How can Bacillus clausii help you solve your gut problems?
Bacillus clausii is a unique type of spore-forming good bacteria that works to rebalance the intestine. When consumed regularly (or as advised by a HCP), it can help relieve different conditions associated to Gut discomfort.
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Stay Informed
Learn how different daily triggers could be contributing to intestinal discomfort, and how a good probiotic can be the companion you never knew you needed!
Improper nutrition usually leads to gut discomfort
You are what you eat, and gut discomfort thrives when you have a poor diet. A traditional food pyramid may help you understand the role our diet plays in the proper functioning of your body.
Going on a trip may negatively impact your gut flora
There are a few gut conditions that may occur when going on a trip, but there are ways to manage them. Learn why digestive issues may change the way you take a trip.
What can you do to protect your gut from antibiotics?
Antibiotics help you fight infections but they can wreak havoc on even the strongest gut. Using probiotics and prebiotics can help protect your gut from antibiotic-related Gut discomfort.
How a change in seasons affects the body
Seasonal changes may induce anxiety, irritability, or various gastric discomforts. Consider taking necessary precautions to delay or prevent the onset of these conditions.
How stress affects the gut: Our second brain
Science has long explored the relationship between the gut and brain and has repeatedly found it to be quite codependent. Unfortunately, stress and bellyaches seem to go hand-in-hand.