PROBIOTICS, PREBIOTICS AND SYNBIOTICS
The role of our intestine is to be both a barrier and an entry point. It is important to know that 95% of the bacteria in our body is located in our intestines, which means about 100 billion bacteria of 400 different species. The intestinal microbiota is seeded in our human body from birth and it influences the type of childbirth (vaginal delivery or caesarean section) and the type of feeding (breast-feeding or formula feeding). At the age of two, the microflora that has been established in our body is almost definitive but it can be temporarily altered by taking antibiotics or even by the diet itself. After digestion, nutrients pass into the bloodstream through the intestine that also works as a barrier to toxins and pathogenic microorganisms. When the mucosa is altered, the intestinal permeability is also altered, so maintaining the integrity of the intestinal mucosa is essential for our body to prevent pathogens from entering into the bloodstream. In a healthy intesti...