What happens to food after we eat it? Do our bodies use all the nutrients? Or a more pertinent question, "Are our bodies able to digest and absorb all nutrients?"
The quality of our diet depends on the nutrient content and the bioavailability of the nutrients in the food we eat - the efficiency of absorption and utilisation or retention of these nutrients, can vary substantially.
Lactobacilli are one of the most important types of friendly bacteria found in the digestive tract. These bacteria get their name (lacto) because they are able to form lactic acid. They play a key role in producing fermented foods, fermented milk, yogurt, and cheeses. They are often referred to as “probiotic” since they are positive or supportive microorganisms.
The energy required for maintenance and proper functioning of the human body is supplied by food. But for our cells to use the food, it must first be converted into simple chemicals, be absorbed and then enter the bloodstream and travel to where it is needed. This is the job of our digestive system.