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The large intestine contains a lot of bacteria that are commonly referred to as the gut flora. what function do these bacteria have within the process of digestion and in our body? what can cause an imbalance to these bacteria and what complications could this lead to?

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The bacterial flora assists in the breakdown of foods that the stomach or small intestine missed and helps maintain digestion function The bacterial flora can synthesis vitamin k and b and is helpful barrier for immunity.
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