Kefir properly fermented for 24 hours contains upwards of 30 beneficial bacteria and yeasts to combat
gut pathogens including C. albicans.
Not exact matches
Members of that family,
including nonpathogenic E. coli (Escherichia coli), are present in small numbers in the healthy
gut and protect against infection with
pathogens such as Salmonella, a common cause of food poisoning.
They reported that samples from ICU patients showed lower levels of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes bacteria, two of the largest groups of microbes in the
gut, and higher abundances of Proteobacteria, which
include many
pathogens.
The
gut has to perform many functions,
including absorbing nutrients, generating many of the body's hormones, and denying entry to noxious substances and
pathogens.
A wide range of both prescribed and over-the-counter medicines —
including antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cholesterol drugs and acid - suppressant therapies — can upset the balance of the
gut microbiota, encouraging the growth of
pathogens while killing off friendly bacteria.