In the formation and maintenance of immunity, an important role is played by intestinal microflora, lymphoid tissue of intestinal walls and cytokines - factors of intercellular interaction. The whole system is responsible for the recognition, destruction of pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Intestinal microflora is a commonwealth and antagonism of various microorganisms.
Who lives in the tummy?
Normal intestinal microflora in the fetus is laid during the second half of pregnancy, and the other, including the pathogenic, the newborn receives during the passage of the birth canal and the first feeding. Normal complications during pregnancy, premature birth, cesarean section, childbirth in the water, later application to the breast, separation in the wards of the mother and child, earlier introduction of complementary foods and many other factors disturb the normal flora. Imbalance of the flora leads to cold and intestinal diseases, children slowly gain weight, cry a lot. How to improve the situation? Try using prebiotics and probiotics that affect the intestinal microflora.
So different
Prebiotics: fructooligosaccharide, inulin, lactulose, lactiol, which enter the fiber of natural food, activate the growth of their own intestinal flora. This stimulates the vital activity of bifidobacteria and suppresses the pathogenic flora. Prebiotics contribute to the accumulation of minerals, strengthen bone tissue, are a source of carbohydrates and energy for normal flora, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, preventing constipation. Prebiotics are rich in women's milk, dairy products, cereals, corn flakes, beans, peas, garlic, artichokes, etc.
Probiotics are living microorganisms: bifido- and lactobacilli. related to normal intestinal microflora. Due to probiotics, full microcirculation takes place in the tissues, the balance of the microflora of the large intestine is restored after the application of antibiotics, immunostimulation, synthesis of digestive enzymes, vitamins is carried out, and an antibacterial barrier is created. Despite the variety of positive actions, the probiotics themselves are very sensitive to harmful factors leading to neutralization or slowing of their growth. Particularly aggressive are antibiotics, hormones, as well as nutrition, devoid of vegetable fiber. Fermented milk products with a probiotic effect must necessarily be in the baby's nutrition! Probiotics may not have a sour milk base, which is important for children with lactose insufficiency. To do this, the probiotic substances are added to the mixture or porridge. Probiotics are used for dysbacteriosis, constipation, diarrhea, reduced appetite, to maintain immunity. Synbiotics - a mixture of prebiotics and probiotics. Strengthening each other, they favorably affect the intestinal microflora. However, please note that without the advice of a doctor, you can not use any medications and food supplements yourself. The best means for preventing and treating imbalance of intestinal microflora in children are mother's milk, and for older children - lactic acid foods and dishes containing vegetable fiber.