The intestine is one of the most complex organs of man and contributes to our overall well-being. But only a few know that the intestine is home to up to three kilograms of bacteria and has an impact on our feelings. Dr. Friederike Feil, a specialist in intestinal health and author of "Immunpower" (Riva Verlag), has compiled five exciting facts about the intestine in an interview with the news agency spot on News.
Over 70 percent of all immune cells sit in the intestine
"these are trained by the intestinal bacteria, the so-called microbiome. The more and more diverse the bacteria in the intestine, the better they can train the immune cells-and the better the immune system can unfold its full potential. So, if your intestine is properly fit, your defenses are running at full speed."
The intestine hosts two to three kilograms of bacteria
& quot; the intestine is a pool of trillions of bacteria, the body & APOs; s own microbiome. And that & APOs; s anything but disgusting: the bacteria in the body are indispensable friends and helpers. They support digestion, ensure that the immune system remains fit and even produce vitamins itself. & quot;
The good gut feeling doesn & APOs; t come by chance: the intestine affects the feelin
& quot; the intestine constantly communicates with the brain via messenger substances and the vagus nerve. 90 percent of the information goes from the intestine to the brain and only ten percent from the brain to the intestine. Thus, the intestine has a significant influence on the emotional world. So your gut feeling is scientifically proven! & quot;
A bowel is proven to be happy
"90 percent of the lucky hormone serotonin is produced in the intestine. Serotonin ensures that one sees life through the pink glasses. Today, one knows that an imbalance in the intestinal bacteria can even lead to depression. This is why the intestine is currently increasingly focusing on the treatment of mental diseases."
