gut flora
die Darmflora, die Darmfloren
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gut flora
The community of microorganisms that live in the intestines of humans or animals and influence digestion and the immune system, among other things.
Eine gesunde Darmflora kann durch eine ausgewogene Ernährung unterstützt werden.
A healthy gut flora can be supported by a balanced diet.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Darmfloren |
| genitive | der Darmflora |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Darmflora | die Darmfloren |
| accusative | die Darmflora | die Darmfloren |
| dative | der Darmflora | den Darmfloren |
| genitive | der Darmflora | der Darmfloren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Darmflora' is made up of 'Darm' (intestine) and 'Flora' (flora). The component 'Darm' shows where the community referred to by 'Flora' is located.
Die Darmflora von Menschen und Tieren wird intensiv erforscht.
The gut flora of humans and animals is being studied extensively.
Common collocations include 'die Darmflora unterstützen' (to support the gut flora), 'die Darmflora aufbauen' (to build up the gut flora), and 'die Darmflora schädigen' (to damage the gut flora). 'Wieder aufbauen' (to rebuild) is often used when talking about recovery after a disruption.
Nach der Behandlung wollte sie ihre Darmflora wieder aufbauen.
After the treatment, she wanted to rebuild her gut flora.
'Darmflora' is a medical term that is also frequently used in health guides and everyday conversations about nutrition. You can also use it when speaking with a doctor.
Ich habe meine Ärztin gefragt, ob das Medikament meine Darmflora beeinflusst.
I asked my doctor whether the medication affects my gut flora.
