Useful bacteria for the intestine

Microorganisms live in the human intestine, which constitute a total mass of up to two kilograms. They form a local flora. The ratio is strictly supported by the principle of expediency.

Bacterial contents are not homogeneous in function and significance for the host organism: some bacteria in all conditions support through the proper operation of the intestine, therefore they are called useful. Others - just expect the slightest disruption in management and weakening of the body to become a source of infection. They are called conditionally pathogenic.

The introduction into the intestines of alien bacteria capable of causing the disease is accompanied by a violation of the optimal balance even if the person is not sick, but is the carrier of the infection.

Treatment of the disease with medicines, especially antibacterial action, has a disastrous effect not only on the causative agents of the disease, but also on beneficial bacteria. There is a problem how to eliminate the consequences of therapy. Therefore, scientists created a large group of new drugs that supply live bacteria for the intestine.

Which bacteria form the intestinal flora?

In the human digestive tract, about half a thousand species of microorganisms live. They perform the following functions:

• help their enzymes to break down the substances with the products until normal digestion, absorption through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream;
• produce the destruction of unnecessary residues of digestion of food, slag, toxic substances, gases, in order to prevent decay processes;
• produces for the body special enzymes, biologically active substances( biotin), vitamin K and folic acid, which are necessary for life;
• are involved in the synthesis of immunity components.

The main beneficial microorganisms are: bifidobacteria( make up 95% of the whole flora), lactobacilli( by weight almost 5%), and escherichia. Conditionally-pathogenic are:

• E. coli;
• of staphylococci and enterococci;
• fungi of the genus Candida;
• clostridia.

They become dangerous with the fall of human immunity, changes in acid-base balance in the body. An example of harmful or pathogenic microorganisms are shigella, salmonella - the causative agent of typhoid fever, dysentery.

Useful live bacteria for the intestines are also called probiotics. So, they began to be called specially created substitutes for normal intestinal flora. Another name is eubiotics.
Now they are effectively used to treat the pathology of digestion and the consequences of the negative effects of medicines.

Kinds of probiotics

Preparations with living bacteria were gradually improved and updated by properties and composition. In pharmacology they are divided into generations. The first generation includes medicines containing only one strain of microorganisms: Lactobacterin, Bifidumbacterin, Colibacterin.

The second generation form antagonist preparations containing an unusual flora that can withstand pathogenic bacteria and support digestion: Bactistatin, Sporobacterin, Biosporin.

The third generation includes multicomponent drugs. They contain several strains of bacteria with bioadditives. The group includes: Linex, Atzilact, Acipol, Bifiliz, Bifiform. The fourth generation is composed only of preparations from bifidobacteria: Florin Forte, Bifidumbacterin Forte, Probifor.

According to the bacterial composition, probiotics can be divided into the following as containing the main component:

• bifidobacteria - Bifidumbacterin( forte or powder), Bifilysis, Bifil, Bifiform, Probiophore, Biovestin, Lifpak Probiotix;
• lactobacilli - Lineks, Lactobacterin, Acylact, Acipol, Biobakton, Lebenin, Gastrofarm;
• colibacilli - Colibacterin, Bioflora, Bifikol;
• enterococcus - Lineks, Bifiform, dietary supplements of domestic production;
• yeast-like fungi - Biosporin, Bactisporin, Enterol, Bactisubtil, Sporobacterin.

What should I consider when buying probiotics?

Under different names pharmacological firms in Russia and abroad can produce the same analogues. Import, of course, much more expensive. Studies have shown that people living in Russia are more adapted to local strains of bacteria.

Another negative - as it turned out, imported probiotics contain only a fifth of the declared volume of living microorganisms and are not inhabited for a long time in the intestines of patients. Before buying a specialist consultation is necessary. This is caused by serious complications from misuse of drugs. Patients registered:

• exacerbation of cholelithiasis and urolithiasis;
• obesity;
• allergic reactions.

Do not confuse living bacteria with prebiotics. These are also medicines, but not containing microorganisms. Prebiotics contain enzymes, vitamins to improve digestion, stimulate the growth of useful microflora. They are often prescribed for children and adults with constipation.

The group includes well-known practitioners: Lactulose, pantothenic acid, Hilak forte, lysozyme, inulin preparations. Experts believe that it is necessary to combine prebiotics with probiotic drugs in order to achieve the maximum result. For this, combined preparations( synbiotics) have been created.

Description of probiotics of the first generation

Preparations from the group of probiotics of the first generation are assigned to small children when a dysbacteriosis of the first degree is detected, and if necessary, if the patient is prescribed a course of antibiotics.

Pediatrician chooses for infants Bifidumbacterin, Lactobacterin( include bifido- and lactobacilli).They are bred in warm boiled water and given 30 minutes prior to breastfeeding. The older children and adults are suitable preparations in capsules, tablets.

Colibacterin - contains dried bacteria of Escherichia coli, is used for prolonged colitis in adults. A more modern mono drug Biobakton contains an acidophilus bacillus, shown since the neonatal period.

Purpose and description of second-generation probiotics

Unlike the first group, second-generation probiotics do not contain useful live bacteria, but include other microorganisms that can suppress and destroy pathogenic microflora-yeast-like fungi and spores of bacilli.

It is used mainly for the therapy of children with mild form of dysbacteriosis and intestinal infections. The duration of the course should be observed no more than seven days, then go to live bacteria of the first group. Bactisubtil( French drug) and Flonivin BS contain spores of bacilli with a broad spectrum of antibacterial action.

Bactisporin and Sporobacterin are made from a hay bacillus, antagonistic properties to pathogenic pathogens, resistance to the action of the antibiotic Rifampicin are preserved.

Enterol contains yeast-like fungi( saccharomycetes).Comes from France. Applied in the treatment of diarrhea associated with antibiotics. It is active against clostridia. Biosporin includes two kinds of saprophytes.

Features of third generation probiotics

Combined live bacteria or several of their strains are more active. They are used for the treatment of acute intestinal disorders of moderate severity.

Linex - contains bifidobacteria, lactobacilli and enterococci, is produced in Slovakia in a special powder for children( Linex Baby), capsules, sachets. Bifiform is a Danish drug, several varieties are known( Baby drops, chewable tablets, complex).Bifilysis - contains bifidobacteria and lysozyme. It is produced in suspension( lyophilizate), rectal suppositories.

What is the difference between probiotics of the fourth generation?

In the production of preparations with bifidobacteria of this group, the need to create additional protection of the digestive tract and the removal of intoxication are taken into account. The agents are called "sorbed" because the active bacteria are located on the activated carbon particles.

Are indicated for respiratory infections, diseases of the stomach and intestines, dysbiosis. The most popular drugs of this group. Bifidumbacterin Forte - contains live bifidobacteria sorbed on activated carbon, available in capsules and powders.

Effectively protects and restores intestinal flora after respiratory infections, with acute gastroenterological pathology, dysbiosis. The drug is contraindicated in people with congenital insufficiency of the enzyme lactase, with rotavirus infection.

ProbiFore - differs from Bifidumbacterin Forte in the number of bifidobacteria, it is 10 times higher than the previous drug. Therefore, treatment is much more effective. It is prescribed in severe forms of intestinal infection, with diseases of the large intestine, dysbiosis.

It is proved that the effectiveness is equated with diseases caused by shigella to the fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Is able to replace the combination of Enterol and Bifilysis. Florin Forte - includes lacto- and bifidobacterial composition, sorbed on coal. Available in the form of capsules and powder.

Synbiotic application

Synbiotics are a completely new proposal in the treatment of intestinal flora disorders. They provide for a double action: on the one hand, they necessarily contain a probiotic, on the other, they include a prebiotic, which creates favorable conditions for the growth of beneficial bacteria.

The fact is that the action of probiotics is not continuous. After the restoration of the microflora of the intestine, they may die, then again cause a worsening of the situation. Associated prebiotics nourish beneficial bacteria, provide active growth and protection.

Many synbiotics are related to bioadditives, not medicinal substances. Make the right choice only a specialist. It is not recommended to make a decision on treatment independently. The following are among the preparations of this series:

Lb17

Many authors refer to the best drugs to date. It combines the beneficial effect of 17 species of living bacteria with extracts of algae, fungi, vegetables, herbs, fruits, grains( more than 70 components).Recommended for a course application, in a day you need to take 6 to 10 capsules.

The production is not associated with subliming and drying, so the viability of all bacteria is maintained. The preparation is produced by the method of natural fermentation for three years. Strains of bacteria work in different areas of digestion. Suitable for people with lactose intolerance, does not contain gluten and gelatin. Enters into a chemist's network from Canada.

Multidofilus plus

Includes three strains of lactobacilli, one - bifidobacteria, maltodextrin. Produced in the USA.Available in capsules for adults. Polish Maksilak in its composition contains: as a prebiotic oligofructose, as a probiotic - live cultures of beneficial bacteria( three strains from bifidobacteria, five from lactobacilli, streptococcus).It is indicated for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, impaired immunity.

What probiotics have a target?

With an abundance of information about bacterial preparations with live microorganisms, some people rush to extremes: either do not believe in the advisability of using, or, conversely, spend money on low-value means. It is necessary to consult a specialist about the use of probiotics in a particular situation.

Children with diarrhea during the period of breastfeeding( especially those born prematurely) are prescribed liquid probiotics. They also help with irregular stools, constipation, lagging behind in physical development.

Babies in such situations are shown:

• Bifidumbacterin Forte;
• Linex;
• Acipol;
• Lactobacterin;
• Bifilysis;
• A probiophore.

If a child's diarrhea is associated with a respiratory illness, pneumonia, infectious mononucleosis, false croup, these drugs are given a short course for 5 days. With viral hepatitis treatment lasts from a week to a month. Allergic dermatitis is treated with courses from 7 days( Probiophore) to three weeks. A patient with diabetes mellitus is recommended to conduct courses of probiotics of different groups for 6 weeks.

What is better for taking dysbacteriosis?

It is necessary for confidence in the violation of the intestinal flora to pass an analysis of feces for dysbiosis. The doctor must determine which specific bacteria the body lacks, how severe the disorders are.

With the established deficiency of lactobacilli, it is not necessary to use only drugs.their containing. Because it is the bifidobacteria that determine the imbalance and form the rest of the microflora.

In severe cases, combined funds of the third and fourth generations are needed. The most shown is Probiophore( infectious enterocolitis, colitis).For children, you always need to choose combinations of drugs with lacto- and bifidobacteria.

Means with colibacillus appoint very carefully. When ulcers are detected in the intestine and stomach, acute gastroenteritis, probiotics with lactobacilli are more indicated.

Usually the duration of treatment is determined by the doctor according to the probiotic generation:

• I - a monthly course is required.
• II - from 5 to 10 days.
• III - IV - up to seven days.

In the absence of effectiveness, the specialist changes the treatment regimen, adds antifungal agents, antiseptics. The use of probiotics is a modern approach to the treatment of many diseases. It is especially important to remember the parents of small children. It is necessary to distinguish medicinal products from biological additives to food. Existing dietary supplements with intestinal bacteria can be used only for a healthy person for the purpose of prevention.