wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

How do I know if I have bad gut bacteria?


Open in App
Solution

Bad gut bacteria:

  1. The human digestive tract is home to a large number of microorganisms called intestinal flora.
  2. These include bacteria, archaea, and fungi.
  3. The cecum contains the greatest amount of microorganisms.
  4. The major bacterial groups that dominate the gut microbiota are Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, and Actinobacteria.
  5. Helps digest complex carbohydrates and also synthesizes vitamins and amino acids.
  6. Loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain are the common symptoms of the presence of bad bacteria in the gut.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Large Intestine
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon