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How do bacteria in the large intestine help keep us healthy

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Intestinal Bacteria is known to :
- Make vitamins we use
- Help our immune system function correctly
- Make anti-inflammatory chemicals
- Help to keep us lean (possibly)
- Digest proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates in our food
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