What is the importance of intestinal bacteria to health?
Everyone’s digestive system is home to hundreds of different species of both beneficial and potentially harmful bacteria. These intestinal bacteria exist in a delicate balance that influence the way we digest food and absorb nutrients. An optimal balance of power between friendly and unfriendly bacteria must be maintained for good health. Our friendly bacteria play a critical role in many aspects of our immune responses. They help us to resist infection, and keep the potentially harmful bacteria at bay by helping control their population. They also fight toxins and other internal stresses that can threaten our health.
