A wide variety of chronic diseases are linked with an imbalance in the gut microbiota. This gut microbiota comprises bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in our intestines that far outnumber the body’s cells while interacting with and supporting the human body.
Probiotics can help maintain a balanced gut microbiota and intestinal function, but did you know that the foods you eat may be destroying your intestinal probiotics?
Foods That Harm Intestinal Health
What are the foods that affect the gut microbiota and harm intestinal health?
Highly Processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods usually contain high levels of additives, preservatives, colorants, etc. These ingredients can exert adverse impacts on the microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract. Ultra-processed foods do not provide the necessary nutrients, such as fiber, for our intestinal probiotics.
Jingduan Yang
M.D.
Dr. Jingduan Yang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. He developed the ACES Model of Health and Medicine and leads clinical, educational, and research initiatives. As a principal founder of the Northern School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he advances whole-person care grounded in science, ethics, and humanity.
