Table of contents:
- Humans and dogs have almost the same gut bacteria
- Bacteria in the intestine that are responsible for responding to diet
Dogs are known as the most loyal animals and have had the title of being human's best friend for a long time. Not only can you be a loyal friend, but this adorable animal turns out to have the same gut bacteria. This was found in a study that was recently conducted. Even in the study, stated that these findings can help human health technology. Why, how come? What, exactly, is a dog's digestive system like? Come on, see the explanation below.
Humans and dogs have almost the same gut bacteria
A study published in the journal Microbiome conducted experiments on Labrador and Beagle dogs. The two groups of dogs were given different foods, one was given a low protein and low carbohydrate diet. While others are given a diet high in carbohydrates but low in protein.
Then, the researchers analyzed the feces of dogs that had been given a special diet and found that of the many bacteria present in the intestines of dogs, almost all of them were similar to human intestinal bacteria.
The experts also revealed that these gut bacteria responded differently to the diet given to these animals.
Of course, this could be a good finding for humans. The reason is, experts claim that dogs will not only become loyal friends of humans, but can also help find the right diet for humans by conducting a series of even more in-depth studies.
Bacteria in the intestine that are responsible for responding to diet
In previous studies it has been stated that bacteria in the intestines of dogs respond differently to a given diet. This response will affect a dog's general health, whether it makes it gain weight or not.
The same thing will happen to humans. Yes, the bacteria in your gut, which is similar to the dog's gut bacteria, has a big impact on health.
Health experts suspect that in the human intestine contains 100 trillion microbiome of bacteria. This amount is 10 times more than at other places in the human body. Through these many bacterial colonies, the intestine can also be called the second brain that can communicate directly with the brain, the center of all body functions.
With these bacteria, the intestines can feel and respond immediately when something happens to the body. For example, when you are panicking or depressed during stage fright, your stomach hurts suddenly, or even when you are poisoned you want to vomit.
Therefore, if you want to improve your health, start with your gut. Digestive health can literally affect your entire body. The good news is that your gut bacteria colonies can change with what you eat.
Enrich your diet with high-fiber vegetables, low-sugar fruit, non-gluten grains, and legumes. Also, eat more probiotic-rich foods, such as yogurt, kefir, Korean salty kimchi, pickles, cheese and tempeh.
