Effect of food on gut microbiome

5 EFFECT OF FOOD ON GUT MICROBIOME! WHAT IS MICROBIOME? Microbiome inside the bodies, consists of trillions of microorganisms (also called microbiota or microbes) of thousands of different species. but These include not only bacteria fungi, parasites, and viruses. In a healthy person, these “bugs” coexist the peacefully, with largest numbers found in the small and large intestines also throughout the body. but HOW MICROBIOME BENEFIT THE BODY? Microbiota stimulate the immune system. Break down potentially toxic food compounds, and synthesize certain vitamins and amino acids, including the B vitamins and vitamin K. The key enzymes needed to form vitamin B12 are only in found plants and animals. in bacteria, not The microbiota help to break down these sugar, starches and fibers with their digestive enzymes WHAT IS ROLE OF PROBIOTICS? Probiotics are either foods that naturally contain microbiota that contain live active bacteria. Probiotics examples - lactic acid bacteria (LAB), yogurt, cheese, pickles ETC. EFFECT OF DIET ON MICROBIOME? The diet plays a large role in determining what kinds of microbiota live in the colon. A high-fiber diet in particular affects the type and amount of microbiota in the intestines. Short chain fatty acids (SCFA) are released as a result of fermentation. This lowers the pH of the colon, which in turn determines the type of microbiota present that would survive in this acidic environment. The lower pH limits the growth of some harmful bacteria like Clostridium difficile. We deliver End-to-End Engineering Design and Construction Management Projects in Food and Beverage Industry PMG Engineering Meeting Global Benchmarks Process Engineering Project Management Food Safety Automation Mechanical & Electrical www.pmg.engineering