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What is the importance of healthy gut microbiota?
Query: Hello doctor,I am interested in understanding the connection between the gastrointestinal tract and gut microbiota for overall health. Can you provide insights into the importance of healthy gut microbiota, any specific dietary or lifestyle recommendations to support gut health based on my individua... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A healthy gut contains healthy bacteria so the microbiome is in the gut only it is not different from the GI (gastrointestinal tract) tract and immune cells that ward off infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The compromise... Read Full »
Please explain synbiotics and their role in promoting gut health?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently came across information about synbiotics and their impact on gut microbiota in a Lancet infectious diseases article. Could you provide an in-depth explanation of synbiotics and their role in promoting gut health? I am particularly interested in understanding the differences... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Synbiotics are a blend of pre and probiotics. Probiotics are formulations that contain live colonies of microflora that are found in the gut. These are beneficial for those who are super deficient in the gut microbiome. Whereas prebiotic... Read Full »