Flatulence
How intestinal bacteria work with flatulence
Which types of bacteria of the intestinal flora cause flatulence?
- the species Bacteroides vulgatus, which produces hydrogen, methane and sulphur.
- the species Methanobrevibacter smithii, which together with the genus Bacteroides produces most of the intestinal gases.
- Enterobacteriaceae, which can cause diseases from a certain number of cases.
- Escherichia coli, which represent only about one percent in a healthy intestinal flora.
A widespread cause of flatulence is an overproduction of intestinal gases. This can have different reasons. Certain foods may be the cause, but sometimes there is a surplus of gas-forming intestinal bacteria in the intestinal flora. An inflated stomach is everyday life for you? In this case you should first consult a doctor. If he or she rules out diseases of the digestive organs, if you get enough exercise and eat a balanced diet, the above-mentioned intestinal bacteria probably cause flatulence.
With the right intestinal bacteria against flatulence
In 2014, a study2 ,showed that probiotics help babies against colic. A follow-up study showed that gas-forming proteobacteria dominate in the intestines of flatulent infants. The authors of the study found only a small number of Bifidobacteriae and Lactobacilli in the intestinal flora. Flatulence and colic frequently occur in babies because the natural microbiome is not yet fully developed. According to the study, the development of the intestinal flora can be supported by the administration of probiotics.
But what does that mean to you? Well: Studies like this suggest that a balance among intestinal bacteria helps against flatulence. Although all probiotics support intestinal movement, the type of intestinal bacteria ingested is decisive in fighting too much gas in the intestine. For flatulence, experts specifically recommend Bifidobacterium infantis and Lactobacillus casei Shirota.
But to stop you feeling bloated, you can support your intestinal bacteria not only with probiotics. Just as important are aspects like:
- slow and conscious eatingn
- at least 30 minutes of exercise per day
- Relaxation
- well-tolerated food
You don't know which foods you tolerate best? The scientists from BIOMES will be happy to help you. The composition of your intestinal flora determines which diet is best suited to you. You can effectively combat flatulence and other gastrointestinal complaints with the help of personalized recommendations based on an analysis of your intestinal bacteria.
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- a small stool sample, which you take using the test kit sent to you, and
- information about your lifestyle.
1. https://de.statista.com/statistik/daten/studie/668217/umfrage/umfrage-zur-art-von-magen-und-darmbeschwerden-in-deutschland-nach-geschlecht/ ↩
2. Flavia, I. et al (2014): Prophylactic Use of a Probiotic in the Prevention of Colic, Regurgitation, and Functional Constipation. A Randomized Clinical Trial. Jamia Pedriatics 2014;168(3):228-233. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.4367 ↩
3. Cho I, Blaser M J. The human microbiome: at the interface of health and disease. Nature Reviews Genetics 2012:13, 260-270. https://www.nature.com/articles/nrg3182 ↩
