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Li Jing, 34 years old, is a product manager working for an Internet company. In recent months, she has been experiencing frequent bloating, acid reflux, and gastrointestinal upset. At first, she didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that it was caused by high work pressure and irregular work and rest. But these symptoms became more and more frequent, and eventually she decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.
When she came to the hospital, Li Jing first did a series of examinations at the physical examination center, including blood routine, liver and kidney function, etc. After getting the examination report, the doctor had a solemn expression and said to her: "The report shows that you have some slight gastrointestinal inflammation, but the specific cause needs further investigation." ＂
Next, Li Jing was scheduled for a gastroscopy. As she lay on the operating table and the doctor slowly pushed the endoscope through her mouth, she felt only a pang of discomfort. While waiting for the results, she was nervous.
Half an hour later, the doctor walked in with the video of the endoscope and said with a serious face: "Ms. Li, the examination found that your gastric mucosa has a slight erosion, and there is excessive gastric acid secretion. A preliminary diagnosis is that you have chronic superficial gastritis. ＂
Li Jing suddenly felt like a knot in her stomach, and she anxiously asked, "Can this disease be cured?" Will it become stomach cancer?"
"You can rest assured that this superficial gastritis is a benign lesion, and as long as the pathogenic factors are controlled well and the standardized treatment is adhered to, it can be completely cured. "But you have to get rid of some bad habits, such as staying up late, limiting spicy and irritating foods, and learning to control anxiety." ＂
"I've been a bit stressed lately, I often work overtime and stay up late, and sometimes I even have three meals at the computer in order to catch up with the project. Li Jing truthfully confided in the doctor about her life routine.
The doctor nodded and said earnestly: "Irregular life and rest, squandering health, and finally it is difficult to escape the attack of gastrointestinal diseases. At your age, learn to find a work-life balance. Now that your intestinal flora may be out of balance, it is recommended that you consume more probiotics to help restore the intestinal microecosystem. ＂
When it comes to "probiotics", Li Jing seems to be puzzled by this unfamiliar word.
"Probiotics are live microorganisms that benefit the host and can provide many benefits to the gut. "In recent years, the scientific community has made a major breakthrough in the study of intestinal microbes, and it has been found that there are more than 1,000 kinds of microorganisms in the human body, most of which are beneficial or neutral bacteria, forming a highly complex and precisely balanced microbial community. ＂
"These microbes help us digest and absorb nutrients, synthesize vitamins, regulate the immune system, and are closely related to our emotional health and brain function. Once the microbiota is out of balance, it is possible to induce a series of diseases. ＂
"In other words, I need to restore the 'peace' of my gut by supplementing with probiotics now, right?" asked Li Jing thoughtfully.
"That's right, you can choose some fermented dairy products, such as yogurt, probiotic powder, etc., as adjuvant treatments. However, I suggest that you fundamentally change your diet and lifestyle, develop good eating habits and rest, and maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, which is the key. The doctor said in a seductive manner.
Li Jing nodded in understanding, and took the initiative to consult the doctor about the precautions for supplementing probiotics. After coming out of the hospital, she decided to adjust her daily routine, exercise more, work less overtime, and control her weight. She insists on consuming yogurt or probiotic powder every day and makes them a part of her daily routine.
In this way, after three months of perseverance, Li Jing's symptoms have improved significantly. Half a year later, she had another gastroscopy, and the doctor told her, "Your gastric mucosa has returned to normal, and the inflammation has completely healed." Li Jing cried tears of joy and felt that she had made a lifestyle change at the right time to help restore her gut flora with a healthy diet and biologics.
In fact, there is no consensus in the medical community about whether probiotics are worth taking for a long time. Most experts believe that taking probiotics in the short term can be beneficial in correcting intestinal flora disorders and improving digestive function. However, long-term overuse may cause an imbalance in the intestinal flora, which is counterproductive.
Probiotics should be used as a dietary supplement and never as a substitute. Only a reasonable combination of regular diet, appropriate exercise, good attitude and other comprehensive measures can truly allow us to achieve a lasting state of health. A good case of someone like Li Jing who followed the doctor's advice, corrected bad lifestyle habits in a timely manner, and supplemented with an appropriate amount of probiotic supplements, finally embarked on the road to health.
In general, the rational use of probiotics is helpful to improve and maintain intestinal health, but it is more important to start from the lifestyle habits and dietary structure to develop a scientific lifestyle. Human beings and the intestinal flora constitute an interdependent and precisely balanced "super life system", and only by maintaining the dynamic balance of this system can the body be truly healthy.
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