Dysbiosis
(Gut Journal, 2003)

"Orthobiosis" refers to the health-supporting balance of life forms in the intestinal tract. "Putrefactive dysbiosis" occurs when this balance is disrupted. Although some fermentation in the large intestine can be healthful, fermentation in the small intestine can result in dysbiosis and damage to the gut wall, promoting the absorption of toxic byproducts and impairing nutrient absorption. Dysbiosis not only produces intestinal symptoms (like bloating, cramps, diarrhea or constipation), but can affect organs and systems throughout the body, creating such diverse symptoms as headache, joint pain, immune dysfunction and behavior disorders.