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Mucoid Plaques in the Gut

Mucoid plaque, which is known in medical literature as Biofilm (1), Intestinal Metaplasia, Mucin (abnormal kind) and others, can grow inside the intestines on the mucosa walls. The presence of this substance inhibits the proper absorption of nutrients and provides a breeding ground for unfriendly bacteria, fungi and parasites. The presence of this substances has been associated with a whole ...

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Review of the Basics – PROBIOTICS

What is the gut microbiome?  Microbiome”  What is gut microbiota? Probiotic bacteria and other microbes are referred to as the individual’s probiotic community, gut flora, friendly flora but scientifically referred to as the micro biome “microbiota”.The word microbiota represents an ensemble of microorganisms that resides in a previously established environment. Human beings have clusters of bacteria in different parts of ...

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Personal Ecosystems – Microbiota

A microbiota is “the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms that literally share our body space”. Joshua Lederberg coined the term, emphasising the importance of microorganisms inhabiting the human body in health and disease. Gut microbiota info – Everything you always wanted to know about the gut microbiota… The word microbiota represents an ensemble of microorganisms that resides in ...

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