Not Always Bad, This Is The Importance Of Bacteria For Body Health

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JAKARTA - Bacteria are considered as parasites in the body that must be removed. In fact, not all bacteria have a negative effect on the body. In some conditions the body also needs bacteria.

The bacteria that have always been avoided also play an important role in the health of the body. A new study shows that a diet lacking in fiber can cause permanent damage to gut bacteria.

The good bacteria in the gut thrive on fiber, which you can find in vegetables, fruit and whole grains. But nowadays most people start to forget about fiber in their diet.

As reported by the Dailymail, Thursday, May 6, the researchers revealed that fiber that cannot be digested by the human intestine is the main source of food for bacteria that live in the intestine.

These bacteria are important to us because they function to ward off pathogens, train the immune system, and direct the development of body tissues.

The use of antibiotics, cesarean section and the lack of breastfeeding of the baby are factors that cause the thinning of intestinal bacteria. For that, make sure your daily fiber consumption can be fulfilled properly.