Intestinal health is fundamental for our well-being, as beyond the digestive functions, the intestine also plays important roles in defending the body, with the intestinal mucosa housing approximately 60% of the body's immune cells.
An optimal microbiological balance must exist, allowing the growth of beneficial microorganisms at the expense of pathogenic ones.
Therefore, the intestinal flora constitutes a crucial protective barrier that limits the entry and development of harmful bacteria in the body.
In adults, the intestinal flora is influenced by age, diet, alcohol intake, genetic code, antibiotic use, stress, as well as infections, bowel movement, etc.