What is Dysbiosis (or Dysbacteriosis)? It is the alteration of intestinal bacterial flora

By Cristiano Antonino On Jun 10, 2022

When the number of beneficial bacteria in our intestinal flora decreases, the normal balance of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria in the gut is altered and eubiosis gives way to ‘dysbiosis’ (also known as dysbacteriosis)

The preconditions for dysbiosis (or dysbacteriosis)

Under these conditions there is an overgrowth of pathogens in the gut that are dangerous as they have the potential to colonise other areas of the body, causing various diseases and conditions such as:

vaginal infections;
respiratory infections;;
dental infections;
diverticula;
colitis;
Crohn’s disease;
colorectal cancer;
allergies;
autoimmune diseases;
absorption of toxic substances;
digestive problems;
chronic fatigue.

Dysbiosis in particular slows down intestinal motility, increasing the stasis time of faecal material in the intestine: this causes the alteration of various nutrients such as amino acids, which can lead to the formation of toxic amines.

Slowed faecal transit also increases the risk of colorectal cancer, especially in the case of unhealthy diets.Causes and risk factors of dysbiosis

Possible causes and risk factors of dysbiosis are:

low-fibre diets
high-calorie diets rich in refined foods;
meals eaten too quickly;
poor chewing of food;
stress;
gastrointestinal infections;
eating at ever-changing times;
irregular and hectic pace of life;
sedentary lifestyle;
chronic abuse of drugs such as analgesics, sleeping pills, antidepressants and laxatives;
diet rich in foods containing pollutants such as dyes, solvents, hormones and pesticides.