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A

allergy	a reaction of the body to a substance (food, pollen, dust, etc.), which causes hypersensitivity.
anaerobic	which require or exist in the absence of free oxygen.
atopy	genetic tendency to develop allergic conditions – asthma, atopic dermatitis, rhinitis. This is often associated with the body’s hypersensitivity reactions to common allergans either inhaled or with food origins.
autoimmune	which is related to a disease caused by antibodies and lymphocytes produced to fight the natural substances present in the body.

B

bacteria

a member of a group of single-celled microorganisms that have cell walls but no organized nucleus. Some bacteria can cause disease.

C

colon	the anatomical component of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum. It consists of three parts: ascending, transverse and descending. At its level, the fecal bowl is formed (through fermentation processes, water absorption and nutrients), which is to be eliminated.
constipation	digestive tract disorder, which is manifested by a delay of more than 72 hours in the stool. Persistence of stool delay leads to chronic constipation. For more details on constipation, visit (link catre pagina de Patologie)
chronic constipation	situation in which the seat delay persists.

E

eubiosis

Optimal development of the mechanisms of life.

F

endogenous saprophytic flora	microorganism that grows inside a foreign tissue and feeds on decomposing organic substances.
saccharolytic flora	microorganisms that are part of the endogenous saprophytic flora and have the ability to ferment sugars.

G

sprout

Formation – corpuscle, seed – initial in the development of living beings.

I

immune	resistant to a certain infection or toxin, due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitive white blood cells.
insulin	hormone produced in the pancreas, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
intolerance	inability to eat or take medication without experiencing side effects.
inulin	a complex of sugars present in the roots of various plants and used medically to test kidney function. Inulin is a fructose-based polysaccharide.

L

laxative	about food or medicine with a purgative effect (which easily cleanses the intestines, facilitating the appearance of stools.)
levura	the single-celled fungus that produces the fermentation of alcohol.

M

metabolism	The totality of the complex processes of synthesis, assimilation (with energy storage), degradation and disassimilation (accompanied by energy release), which substances in a living organism undergo
microbiome	all microorganisms in the human body or in certain parts of it.
microbiota	microbiome, all microorganisms in the human body or parts of it.
intestinal microflora	all microorganisms present in the small and large intestine.
colonic mucosa	membrane lining the large intestine.

O

oligofructose

the form of fiber found in vegetables and other plants, also available as a supplement. It is a food for saccharolytic bacteria that live in the intestines. Moreover, being a soluble fiber, it is soluble in water. As a food supplement, oligofructose manages to regulate intestinal transit, create a feeling of satiety, reduce hunger and decrease calorie intake.

P

patogen	disease producer.
pathology	the branch of medicine that studies the nature and symptoms of a disease.
posology	part of the therapy that studies the indications regarding the doses and the modalities of administration of the medicines.
prebiotic	fermentable substrate that contributes to increasing the number of beneficial microorganisms in the body. Indigestible food ingredient that contributes to the increase in the number of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.
probiotic	living microorganisms, which, administered in adequate amounts, confer a benefit to the health of the host.
profilaxy	all sanitary and medical measures taken to prevent disease.

T

gastrointestinal tract	the anatomical component of the digestive system consisting of the stomach, small intestine and large intestine.
digestive tract	the anatomical component of the digestive system (consisting of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine), at which food digestion takes place.

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