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intestinal flora

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intestinal flora
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) microorganisms that normally inhabit the lumen of the intestinal tract
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Noun1.intestinal flora - harmless microorganisms (as Escherichia coli) that inhabit the intestinal tract and are essential for its normal functioning
micro-organism, microorganism - any organism of microscopic size


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In research it has been shown that the high content of saponins in this plant when ingested stay in the intestines and act on the intestinal flora helping to regulate the balance, stimulating the friendly normal flora and inhibiting others.
It is used to introduce and improve healthy intestinal flora and bacteria,increasing energy and detoxifying the body and removing the toxins from the body.
Take acidophilus or live culture yogurt while you are taking medication to help rebuild your intestinal flora.
 
 
 
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