Gut flora

Also known as intestinal flora, gut flora are microorganisms that live inside of your intestine. They facilitate digestion, support vitamin synthesis, as well as protect the body from harmful pathogens. Numerous daily triggers can affect your intestinal flora balance, and when they do you become susceptible to gut disorders and decrease of your overall health condition. 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • The small and large intestines form one long, continuous tube that runs from the base of the stomach right through to the anus.1

  • The average human being boasts a small intestine that is 6 meters long (20ft), and a long intestine that is 1.5 meters long (5ft). 3

  • Almost all absorption of food-derived nutrients and water occurs inside of the intestines. They complete the journey of digestion, which is an integral part of your overall health and wellbeing. 1

Enterogermina® Action

Enterogermina®’s range aims to solve a number of conditions associated with poor intestinal wellbeing as a result of imbalanced gut flora. If your gut disorder was triggered by one or more of the following scenarios, Enterogermina® can help! 4

Routine Changes

Schedule disruptions and new environments can negatively influence the gut’s normal flora balance. 5

Travel

Travelling commonly involves exposure to pathogenic bacteria and/or unfamiliar foods that put the gut at risk, potentially leading to cases of travellers’ diarrhea. 6

Nutrition

An imbalanced diet is one of the main causes of recurring intestinal discomfort in both adults and children. 7

Stress

Periods of stress can trigger intense gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea, constipation, cramping and gas retention. 8

Antibiotics & Drugs

Prescription medications, like antibiotics, usually slow the growth of good gut bacteria, which may result in intestinal discomfort. 9

How can rebalancing your intestinal flora help solve your gut problems?

Bacillus clausii is a type of spore-forming good bacteria that works to rebalance the intestine. When consumed regularly, it can help to treat and prevent different conditions associated with gut disorders. 4

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Learn how different daily triggers could be contributing to intestinal disorder, and how a good probiotic could be the ally you never knew you needed!

What are You Doing to Protect Your Gut from Antibiotics?
  • Gut Health
Antibiotics help you fight infection, but they can wreck havoc on even the strongest gut. Using probiotics can help protect your gut from antibiotic-related gut disorders.4
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How a Change in Season Affects the Body
  • Gut Health
If the change in season brings about anxiety, irritability, or various gastric disorders, one should consider taking the necessary precautions to delay or prevent the onset of these conditions. 4
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Traveling Could Negatively Impact Your Gut Flora
  • Gut Health
There are a few gut disorders that can occur whilst traveling; and there are ways of preventing them. Learning about why these digestive issues occur may change the way you travel for good. 4
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How Stress Affects the Gut: Our Second Brain
  • Gut Health
Science has long explored the relationship between the gut and brain, and has repeatedly found it to be quite codependent. Unfortunately, stress and abdominal pain seem to go hand in hand. 10
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Improper Nutrition Usually Leads to Gut Disorders
  • Gut Health
You are what you eat, and gut disorder thrives under a lousy diet. A traditional food pyramid may help us understand the role that our diet plays in the proper functioning of the body. 4,11
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