MICROBIOT
The most advanced microbiota studies, together with a plan to optimize it
At Neolife, we carry out the most comprehensive and intuitive gut microbiota studies. Knowing whether your intestinal bacteria are in balance is extremely important, because the functional stability of our microbiota influences:
The digestion of food and the absorption of nutrients.
Normal immune, metabolic, and neuroactive function.
WHO SHOULD HAVE A MICROBIOTA STUDY AT NEOLIFE?
At Neolife, microbiota studies are prescribed within our programs whenever necessary for:
PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE AN ALTERED MICRIOBIOTA, which can happen for many common reasons: an inadequate diet, a sedentary lifestyle, sleep disorders, certain chemicals and medications, as well as the aging process.
PEOPLE WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR INMUNITY AND PREVENT DISEASE: It acts as a physical and biochemical barrier to prevent the entry of pathogens. If our microbiota is not in balance, we enter what we call dysbiosis, which can lead to inflammation and disease.
WHAT IS THE MICROBIOTA?
You may have heard of it as gut microbiota, “microbiome” in English terminology, or more colloquially as intestinal flora.
Our gut microbiota accompanies us from the moment we are born. As we pass through the birth canal, when we come into contact with our mother’s breast, when we receive kisses from family members, and when we breastfeed for the first time, we acquire bacteria that colonize our intestine. Our flora matures during the first 4–5 years of life as we are exposed to different environments and foods.
We live in mutualistic symbiosis with these microorganisms—we need each other. And we say microorganisms because they are not only bacteria: there are also fungi and yeasts, viruses, protozoa, and archaea.
HOW IS IT ORGANIZED?
Our microbiota needs multispecies communities to live and to complete its metabolic capacity to break down nutrients, obtain energy, and synthesize essential compounds for the community.
The most important and most studied group in our gut microbiota is bacteria. As I said, there are more than 1,000 species that are grouped into a series of functional groups with similar functions. This makes their study and analysis easier.
We distinguish a group of bacteria that stabilize the environment and a group of facultative pathogens. Within the group that controls stability and homeostasis of the intestinal environment are protective, immunomodulatory, mucotrophic, primary saccharolytic, and neuroactive bacteria. Among facultative pathogenic microorganisms, we distinguish proteolytic bacteria and fungi/yeasts.
WHY IS IT CALLED THE SECOND BRAIN?
It truly behaves like a “second brain.” The enteric nervous system contains as many neurons as our spinal cord. 60% of the information that reaches our brain comes from our intestine, and it produces neurotransmitters in even greater amounts than the central nervous system (CNS). It is in constant communication with our CNS.
WHY SHOULD WE DO A MICROBIOTA STUDY AT NEOLIFE?
Neolife microbiota studies will provide you with:
There are many microbiota tests on the market, of very different quality levels and with greater or lesser detail in measuring bacterial populations.
At Neolife, we perform the most prestigious and cutting-edge microbiota studies currently available. Bacteria are quantified by real-time PCR and by culture. The results are broken down by functional groups to make them easier to understand.
Generally, microbiota studies only provide a results report with generic recommendations.
At Neolife, in addition to receiving an explanation and interpretation from our specialist team, you will receive a personalized treatment plan to improve the gut microbiota—key to optimally reversing dysbiosis.
Microbiota studies are often carried out from a partial view of the problem, by a single health specialist.
At Neolife, we approach gut microbiota with a multidisciplinary perspective, involving both medical and nutrition specialists, all of whom are continuously trained in gut microbiota over time.
BENEFITS OF HAVING A BALANCED MICROBIOTA
- Supports cardiovascular and metabolic health.
- Contributes to immune system balance.
- Promotes digestive well-being and intestinal comfort (better digestive tolerance).
- Maintains the gut–brain axis connection, influencing overall well-being.
- Contributes to emotional well-being and mental health.
- May positively influence appetite and weight control.
- May improve sleep quality.
- Plays a role in key physiological processes for overall health.
