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Raya is coming! Don't let Digestive Problems Ruin Your Raya

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Ramadan month falls on the 9th month of Hijri Lunar Calendar. It is a holy month for millions of Muslim around the globe to fast. Cases of stomach upset often occur during this fasting month. These problems may not just happen to those with existing gastric problems, but it can also happen to those who never had gastric before. Fasting usually reduces the amount of stomach acid, however, external stimulant such as food’s smell or food’s display leads to an increase acid level in an empty stomach.  This brings unwanted complication to digestion which includes burning in the stomach or upper abdomen, heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating, belching, nausea, vomiting, acidic taste and sometimes diarrhea.

 

 

Indigestion during Ramadan is not an illness. It’s a temporary malfunction of the digestive system which is due to improper eating at Iftar (buka puasa) such as:

       Eating too much or too fast without chewing properly

       Too much of fatty and spicy food

       Too much of caffeinated and carbonated beverages

 

We love to visit Ramadan Bazaar during Ramadan. While bazaars are popular hotspots, it is also a hotbed for all kinds of food-borne diseases. Some common bacteria causes food poisoning are Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, Listeria, and botulis. The human intestine resides an average of 100 trillion of bacteria which played an important role in human’s health especially in enhancing our immune and digestion system. When the ideal ratio between “good” and “bad” bacteria in the gut is out of the ideal ratio of 85% Vs 15%, bacteria can produce toxins which can weaken immune system.

 

 

Helicobacter. pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium commonly found in the stomach. The bacteria can be spread from contaminated food to person, then person to person. Most people who are infected with H. pylori have no symptoms; the bacteria may live harmlessly in the lining of stomach. Whilst, a number of people could experience abdominal discomfort, bloating and belching. Helicobacter. pylori  can  penetrate the stomach's protective mucous lining easily, where they produce substances that can weaken the lining and make the stomach more susceptible to damage from gastric acids, causing stomach inflammation, gastritis and ulcer.

 

To enable one to fast comfortably & enjoy the fully spiritual benefits of Ramadan, one should: -

       Consume slow digesting food that last longer such as grains and wheat.

       Eat in moderation and smaller quantities. Do not overeat.

       Limit fried and oily food.

      Take friendly bacteria  to enhance intestinal health

 

Probiotic, the friendly bacteria which confer health benefits to human is important in assisting the natural balance of the microorganism in the intestine. Probiotic are responsible in reducing harmful bacteria, preventing infection in the digestive tract, synthesizing vitamins and nutrients, supporting healthy gut development and eventually enhancing overall immune system.

Our gastrointestinal tract is a complex and hostile environment, unlikely that a single probiotic bacterial strain is able to influence the entire microbial ecology. Instead, the beneficial effects will require a consortium strains. The quality of the probiotic supplement depends on the characteristic of the strains contained in the supplement and adequate viability, so that sufficient bacteria are viable at the point of consumption. It is also important to ensure that probiotic is able to withstand stomach acid and colonizing the intestinal tract.

 

 

Why CellLabs GI Flora?

      16 strains of probiotic & prebiotic

      15 billion CFU viable bacteria per capsule

      Stomach acid and alkaline bile salt resistant (to ensure safe delivery of probiotic to intestine)

      Microencapsulated technique (to ensure different strain of probiotic release at different targeted site in the intestine)

      Stable at room temperature

      Extremely adherent to intestine

 

Since we cannot resist the temptation of good food during Ramadan, and the obligation to fast for long hours, take GI flora today for your gastrointestinal health. 

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