Transplantation of intestinal flora in the fight against obesity
For more than two years, we have been learning about the influence that the microbiota exerts on our body(1). Commonly called “second brain” by scientific specialists, our belly is the seat of emotions. It conveys our stress and with it, the general well-being of our body.
It is now known thatcertain types of obesity are directly related to the deterioration of the intestinal flora ofoverweight people(2). It is diets, so-called “civilization” pathologies such as diabetes and our lifestyle that would be the cause.
The microbiota, seat of metabolic dysfunctions
Within our belly, inside our six meters of intestines, the number of genes (metagenome) is a hundred and fifty times greater than in that of the human genome. The bacteria present can be “good” or “bad” bacteria depending on their usefulness, their function. It should be noted that absorbing antibiotics and ingesting an unbalanced diet promote the proliferation of bacteria harmful to our good health. Many overweight people have degraded bacterial flora. Until now, they have ignored this state of affairs.
For them, rebalancing their microbiota becomes necessary. Because the step that follows the reduction of intestinal bacteria is a significant decrease in immune defenses. Thus, their metabolic state is at stake and probiotics, these microorganisms that produce “immune cells”, can remedy this disadvantage. There are various alternatives but, it must be known, not always scientifically proven.
Probiotics, fiber and other stress management
Obese people, just like others, have the opportunity to “recharge” themselves through various natural and safe solutions. Already with food by taking probiotics (lactobacillus, bifidobacterium) present in fruits and vegetables such as cabbage or Jerusalem artichoke but also in fermented yogurts (type “Activia”). Active brewer’s yeast also contributes to the microbial balance of the intestinal flora.
However, it should be noted that probioticsare sometimes associated with significant weight gainin the obese. Thus, in the long term, excessive intake of probiotics is not really recognized as “effective” for the microbiota.
There are also other alternatives to improve our intestines such as feeding legumes (chickpeas, lentils, white and red beans, etc.). But people who are “sensitive to the intestines” should not abuse it.
Finally, it is necessary to chase away its states of stressby exercising an adapted physical activity, by practicing some gentle gym movements or yoga techniques and by starting meditation, mindfulness. Learn to let go, relativize, live in the present moment … only good alternatives to put into practice as often as possible.
Unpublished! fecal treatment
For the people most affected by the disruption of their microbiota, there is a new and novel treatmentthat comes in two forms. Whether “per os”(3), with tablets, or by transplantation, these two methods of “microbiotic regeneration” are scientifically proven. Transplantation involves regenerating pathogenic gut flora through healthy flora using feces from a healthy donor(4). Admittedly, it may seem unsavoury but this technique has a great future ahead of it. However, it is, currently, reserved for serious cases. It is in one go that the person who benefits from this treatment is completely “rejuvenated” with an ideal microbiota. Any intestinal flora can thus be replenished with easeand strengthen the immune defenses of the “transplanted”.
Stephen Paul is the lead author and founder of My Health Sponsor. Holder of a diploma in health and well-being coaching with more than 200 articles in the field of health, he makes it a point of honor to offer advice based on reliable information, based on scientific research, and verified by health professionals.