Scientists: sugar causes growth of pathogenic bacteria and dangerous intestines diseases

Just a two-day meal with high content of sugar can cause colitis, an inflammatory disease of the colon mucosa.

Scientists came to this conclusion by doing experiments on mice. To researchers, patients with inflammatory diseases of the digestive system complain of exacerbation of symptoms after small changes in the daily diet.

According to Nature publication, eating foods with a high sugar content and a small amount of fiber causes the propagation of conditionally pathogenic bacteria that provoke inflammation and impaired immunity.

In an experiments on mice, it became possible to reduce intestinal damage by adding short chain fatty acids to the diet, which are produced by beneficial microflora.

To improve the functioning of the digestive system, experts recommend eating more fiber foods.