Role of the Large Intestine

• Recycles water.

• Processing undigested food, fiber and cell waste.

• Synthesizes and absorbs some remaining vitamins K, B1, B12 and Butyric Acid.

• Stores waste until it is eliminated as feces.

• Houses the microbiome & gut flora.

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Microbiome

Your Microbiome is the genetic material of TRILLIONS of microbes, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses - that live on and inside the human body, 90% of which call your large intestine home.

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Functions of Gut Flora 

• Synthesize Vitamins: K, B1, B12 and Butyric Acid.

• Regulates Immunity.

• Synthesizes Neurotransmitters.

• Regulates Blood Sugar.

• Regulates Inflammation.

• Increases Mineral Bioavailability.

• Regulates Appetite.​