Gut Bacteria and Viruses

There is a unique relationship between your gut bacteria and viruses. If you want to keep your immune system strong, you need to understand this connection. 

DATA:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6435874/
 
Timestamps
0:05 What is the gut microbiome? 
0:30 What is VLP? 
0:50 Human gut virome 
1:32 Gut bacteria and immune system health
1:59 What happens if you lack good bacteria
2:20 What your gut bacteria do 
5:25 How to help keep your immune system strong

Today we’re going to talk about the relationship between your gut bacteria and viruses. 

What is the gut microbiome? 
Your gut microbiome is a combination of good bacteria and bad bacteria, such as:
• Bacteria 
• Yeast 
• Parasites
• Viruses 

There is something called VLP (viral-like particles). You have a lot of these in and around your body. VLPs don’t have any genetics inside of the cell, but they are viral-like particles that exist throughout the body. 

The human gut virome is clusters of viruses that live in your body, and there are a lot of them. You have a lot of bacteria in your body, possibly trillions. These viruses outnumber your bacteria by 10:1 and, in some cases, 20:1. These viruses typically don’t cause any problems unless you have lowered resistance or a medical problem that makes you more susceptible. This is why it’s important to keep your immune system strong. 

You also have an army of immune cells that include not just white blood cells, but also your good bacteria. 

If you’re lacking good bacteria, the bad bacteria can thrive. Also, if you’re eating foods that create a lot of inflammation, the inflammation can create a shift from good bacteria to bad bacteria.  

Your good bacteria:
• Maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier 
• Keep inflammation down 
• Compete for space and food (they don’t let the bad bacteria have enough space or food to live)
• Directly kill pathogens
• Enhance immunity 
• There is a link between the gut bacteria and the respiratory tract 
• Recycle and modify bile salts, which are antibacterial 
• Has anti-viral properties 

How to help keep your immune system strong in relation to your gut bacteria:
• Pathogens love sugar—especially candida (avoid sugar)
• Replenish your good bacteria (take periodic probiotics)
• Consume prebiotics (vegetable fiber)

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this video helps you better understand gut bacteria and viruses.