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Encyclopedia: Microflora

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The gut flora are the microorganisms that normally live in the digestive tract and can perform a number of useful functions for their hosts. Though widely known as the "intestinal microflora", this is technically a misnomer since the word root "flora" pertains to plants and biota refers to microbial life such as bacteria other than plants. Thus the more appropriate term "intestinal microbiota" is coming into use, though its use...

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Anyone know the best way to increase intestinal microflora that specifically aid in the production...
Certain intestinal bacteria produce the compond equol upon the digestion of soy-based products, and I...

The specific bacteria that produces equol out of Isoflavones in the digestive tract has not yet been identified. It has been classified as a rod-shaped bacteria none the less. Therefore,...

Asked by bradpitt00000001 - 26 months ago

Can I take Peppermint oil and Probiotic (Bifidus & Acidophilus...microflora) pills at the same time?...
I am trying to get rid of small intestine bacteria overgrowth and I was told...

Yes, it is perfectly safe. Acidophilus is commonly found in yogurt, and is completely safe with no side effects. Peppermint oil is also very safe. I do not know about...

Asked by creepa - 6 months ago


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