5 Effective Diet Patterns To Maintain Hygiene Health

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JAKARTA - The health of women's reproductive organs, including vaginas, is influenced by various factors, one of which is diet. In addition to maintaining the cleanliness of intimate areas, applying the right diet also plays an important role in maintaining pH balance and supporting good microflora growth, especially Lactobacillus bacteria, which are dominant in maintaining vaginal health.

The vaginal normal pH ranges from 3.8 to 5.0, and imbalances in this rate can increase the risk of infection or other disorders. Therefore, gynecologists recommend some principles of healthy diet that can help maintain such a balance.

Here are 5 diet patterns that play a role in maintaining sex health, as reported by the Very Well Health page on Saturday, August 16.

1. Limiting Consumption of Jenuh Fat

Oversaturated fat consumption has long been associated with an increased risk of various metabolic diseases. However, recent research also shows that saturated fat can affect the vaginal microbial ecosystem.

High intake of saturated fat, such as from red meat, butter, and fried foods, has the potential to change vaginal acidity levels and affect the microflora's balance that protects the area from infection.

2. Reduce Excessive Sugar Supply

Consumption of high amounts of sugar does not only have an impact on the body's metabolism, but can also cause changes in the vaginal microbiota. Sugar becomes a source of food for fungi, such as Candida albicans, which risks causing vaginal fungal infection if it grows excessively.

Therefore, women are advised to control the intake of sweet foods, especially before menstruation when the desire to eat sugar often increases.

3. Add High Prebiotic Food

Prebiotics are a type of fiber that is a source of food for good bacteria in the body. Prebiotic-rich foods, such as bananas, garlic, asparagus, and green vegetables, can support the growth of Lactobacillus in the vagina. These bacteria are important to keep vaginal pH balanced and protect against infection.

4. Applying the Ovo-Vegetarian Diet Pattern

The ovo-vegetarian diet, which combines plant consumption with animal products such as eggs, is considered capable of providing balanced nutrition that is good for women's health.

Compared to a pure vegetarian diet, the ovo-vegetarian diet provides an important additional source of protein in maintaining the integrity of the body's tissue, including mucosa tissue in the intimate organs. This diet also supports healthy vaginal microflora growth.

5. Meet the need for hydration

Sufficient body fluids play an important role in maintaining body tissue moisture, including vaginal tissue. Sufficient hydration helps optimize the body's excretion function in removing toxins and maintaining a balanced microbial environment. The daily fluid needs can vary, depending on the physical condition of women, such as pregnancy, post-birth, and the level of sexual activity.