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WHY UNHEALTHY INTESTINES CAN MAKE YOU FATTER?
For our morning talk, Turkey Medicals member and hospital Internal Medicine Specialist Prof. Dr. noted that when harmful bacteria increase in the intestines, more energy is obtained from carbohydrates taken with food, which are stored as fat and sugar in the body and lead to obesity.
Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota (all bacteria in the intestines) are cited as the source of many health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, which are common today. Therefore, “if your gut microbiota is dominated by healthy microbes, you will also be healthy. Otherwise, diseases such as obesity can knock on your door,” said Turkish hospital department of Internal Medicine Specialist Professor Doctor said the following about this:
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IT AFFECTS THE WHOLE BODY
Changes in the microbiota that forms the protective barrier of the digestive tract, the changes that will occur in any several of the tight connections between the mucous layer and the healthy epithelial cell layer, cause permeable bowel syndrome. About half of patients with irritable bowel syndrome, which is the dreaded dream of many people, have a problem with the permeable intestine. In all of these patients, it was found that there was a decrease in microbial diversity. Gluten is one of the most important foods that leads to permeable bowel syndrome in sensitive people. Food and nutrient sensitivities can lead to the emergence of autoimmune diseases, especially chronic inflammatory diseases and Celiac disease. Many digestive complaints can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
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HOW SHOULD WE FEED OURSELVES?
The most optimal Turkish diet for intestinal health is the Mediterranean diet. Vegetables and fruits rich in probiotics, unprocessed, in large quantities should be consumed, and corn syrup rich in fructose should be avoided. Vitamin D is extremely important for intestinal health. Of the quality fermented foods, preference should be given to olives, pickles, yogurt, kefir, vinegar. Apples, bananas, dark chocolate, artichokes, flaxseeds, yams, garlic, mushrooms, onions should be consumed in large quantities. It is necessary not to rush when eating and chew food well.
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DRUG AND NUTRITIONAL WARNING
GMO, packaged foods, refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, saturated-trans fats, air pollution, cigarette smoke, many chemicals adversely affect the intestines and digestion. Antibiotics, antirheumatic drugs, cortisone, birth control pills, stomach medications, cancer medications, and antidepressants also damage the gastrointestinal tract in the same way. Antibiotics and rheumatic drugs should not be used unless recommended by a doctor.
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BEWARE OF THESE DISEASES!
Damage to the intestinal microbiota leads to many diseases. Obesity is the main cause of this. Fat-producing Firmicutes bacteria are cited as the cause of obesity. Mikrobiyata stress reduce diversity. At a later age, the diversity of microbiota decreases and harmful bacteria multiply.
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THE CONTENT OF PROBIOTICS IS IMPORTANT
Drugs sold as probiotics have anti-infection and obesity, anti-insulin resistance effects. Probiotics that increase the level of vitamins and minerals are good for many diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, liver lubrication and depression. There are many products on the market that are claimed to be probiotics. It is known that there are no microorganisms written on the label of these products that promise healthy digestion and intestines, they contain dead microorganisms, and some have harmful microorganisms. In order for a product to be probiotic, it must be alive and contain a certain number of microorganisms (at least one billion), easily overcome the barriers of the stomach and bile, reach the intestine, be localized there. Probiotics are one of the areas where the most scientific studies are conducted. But it is necessary not to consider probiotics as a ‘panacea’ for every disease. The genetic makeup of a person significantly changes the effectiveness of probiotics. It is known that probiotics that relieve upper and lower respiratory tract infections are good for colitis, Crohn’s, irritable bowel syndrome.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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