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MetaFoodBiom
Functions of the
microbiota
A state of equilibrium between
microbiota populations is
characteristic of complete health and
the maintenance of a constant internal
environment of the macroorganism,
members of the microbiota are
involved in almost all metabolic
processes.
A normally functioning microbiota should have the following
effects:
1. Prevent colonisation of the
gastrointestinal tract by
pathogenic microorganisms
2. Promote local and systemic
immunity
3. Utilise unabsorbed nutriens
in the small intestine,
regulating energy
expenditure and storage
4. Participate in the regulation
of gastrointestinal motility
5. Synthesise B vitamins, vitamin
K, biologically active and
hormone-like substances
6. Regulate cholesterol
metabolism, oxalate
metabolism, absorption of
calcium and other ions
7. Protect mucosa and distant
organs from damaging effects
of toxins, xenobiotics and procarcinogens
by utilising and
metabolising them