A clear survey of how the digestive tract hosts a vast bacterial life and what it means for health, disease, and treatment.
This nonfiction work surveys the bacterial flora of the human digestive tract, from healthy variation to the infections that can arise. It discusses how diet, age, and the body's defenses shape which bacteria thrive, and how scientists study these communities using different methods and media.
- Learn how the gut’s bacteria differ in health and illness, and why their balance matters.
- Explore the roles of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in digestion and disease.
- Understand how bacterial toxins can affect intestinal tissue and the nervous system.
- See how researchers classify, culture, and observe intestinal bacteria to uncover their actions.
Ideal for readers of medical history and microbiology seeking a clear, practical overview of the intestinal bacterial world.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a revised lecture presented at the New York Academy of Medicine, delves into the influence of bacteria on human digestive health. The author, a medical expert in this field, has conducted original research on the microorganisms that dwell within us. He emphasizes that the human digestive tract is teeming with bacterial life. Many of these bacteria are obligate, meaning they have adapted to the human body and cannot survive outside it. The author contends that these obligate bacteria play a crucial role in safeguarding our health by inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms. The book also explores how the balance of bacteria in the gut can be disrupted by factors such as diet and disease, leading to digestive issues. The author proposes dietary and lifestyle changes to achieve a healthier gut microbiome, underscoring the profound impact of intestinal bacteria on our overall well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332334582_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332334582
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332334582
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 378 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.78 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk133233458X
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