The digestive system plays an all important role for the human organism, which is like preparing food for absorption, so it can be used by all the cells of our organism. This is why, and for many more reasons, it is vital to maintain good intestinal health. It is important to remember that all physical and nutritional elements are related to each other and each of them is important. We could say that the health of our digestive system depends on the sum of it all.Finally, emphasizing that there are a number of specific ingredients or food containing important homeostatic implications, helping us regulate our intestinal health. Now, we are going to talk about a list of good nutrients for the digestive system:
Fatty acids
Fatty acids are essential molecules for the human body due to the physiological implications they play in our body. So let’s get to the root of what is really important, and why fatty acids are beneficial for the human body.
Omega 3
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of essential polyunsaturated fats which the human body cannot produce. Therefore, we can only consume them through diet. These acids protect the cardiovascular and nervous system. The cardiovascular system helps improve circulation and transports nutrients to the entire body system, maintaining proper homeostasis. Omega -3 is found in blue fish and vegetable oils such as sunflower and rapeseed oil. Also found in nuts such as walnuts, flax and chia, which provide alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3.
Omega-6
Omega-6 acids are polyunsaturated fats, essential for health because, like omega-3 acids, the body cannot produce them. In order to benefit from its multiple virtues, we have to consume red meat, poultry, eggs, dried fruits and vegetable oils, such as rapeseed and sunflower oil. It should be noted that, omega-6 usually interacts with omega-3 to enhance its effect. Of course, consuming large amounts of omega-6, may have inflammatory effects and is possibly the cause of various diseases, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or obesity.
Omega-7
Another important acid for our digestive system is omega-7. It is found in the essential oil of the sea buckthorn berry and in macadamia nuts. It is present throughout the body, but often higher in the liver. Various benefits are attributed to it, highlighting the recovery of the intestinal mucosa, since it hydrates it, achieving a calming effect on the gastrointestinal level. It is also good for the heart, regulating cholesterol levels.
Omega-9
This family of fatty acids is usually found in vegetable and animal fats. It is a group composed of six different acids, the best known of them all, oleic acid, which is found in a great concentration in olive oil. Olive oil is unique for its high content of monounsaturated fats that contribute to reduce coronary heart disease and diabetes. It has been proven to increase the level of HDL cholesterol and decrease the level of LDL cholesterol, eliminating the accumulation of plaques in the arterial walls, which can be the cause of a heart attack or a cardiovascular problems.
Aged garlic
Aged garlic extract is obtained through a natural process of aging that lasts about 20 months, with multiple quality controls. This process modifies some of raw garlic’s components that are unpleasant and can be irritating to the digestive system. Aged garlic also contains organosulfur compounds that helps the liver function and contains an antioxidant action. Apart from digestive implications, it also contributes to other body systems, such as circulatory, immune and global functions, neutralizing free radicals as a potent antioxidant. Finally, aged garlic also helps to strengthen the defenses and protects the liver.
Chlorella algae
Chlorella pyrenoidosa is a unicellular algae that binds to heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium or mercury, to eliminate them. However, it does not perform the same process with essential minerals such as calcium, manganese or zinc. We could say that this algae is a potent intestinal detox.
Ginger
This ingredient helps stimulate secretion of saliva and gastric liquids. It is beneficial for the gastrointestinal function and the movement of food in the upper part of the digestive tract, as well as secretion of digestive enzymes of the pancreas. Ginger also relaxes the stomach preventing nausea and dizziness. As if this were not enough, ginger intervenes in the circulatory system, helping to improve blood circulation and preventing the blood from clotting. Apart from these seven elements mentioned in this article, we must also take into account digestive enzymes, which help us to digest food so that it can be absorbed through the wall of the small intestine into the bloodstream; prebiotics and probiotics, help us to maintain our intestinal flora in good condition and, as a consequence, we enjoy good digestive health.
