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The Forgotten Colon

Maintaining a healthy colon is important for maintaining overall health. When you are healthy, over 100 trillion microorganisms, from 400 different species, flourish in your intestinal tract, aiding in digestion, absorption, and the production of significant amounts of B vitamins and enzymes. More importantly, they can combat harmful bacteria by competing with them to gain a foothold. A healthy intestine is characterized by the proper balance of both beneficial and harmful bacteria in a ratio of about 85:15. However, the healthy balance can be disturbed by some factors including lifestyle, diet, age, stress level, exercise and antibiotic use.

Adding prebiotics to the diet is the best way to increase the numbers of beneficial bacteria. Inulin is an excellent soluble dietary fiber that has prebiotics effect, feed and promote the growth of friendly bacteria.