Acids and Ammonia
Acids and ammonia are important indicators of microbiological activity in the intestine. They reflect fermentation and putrefaction processes occurring in the digestive tract.
- Acids:
- are byproducts of carbohydrate and protein fermentation by intestinal microflora;
- help maintain a healthy intestinal environment when balanced;
- increased acidity (excess acids) may indicate dysbiosis, digestive disorders, and enhanced fermentation;
- normal levels help inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.
- Ammonia:
- is formed during protein breakdown and putrefaction;
- elevated ammonia levels indicate dysbiosis, intestinal stagnation, and putrefactive processes;
- high ammonia levels may be a sign of liver failure and other pathologies;
- ammonia is toxic, so monitoring its level is important for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal diseases.
- Clinical significance:
Changes in acid and ammonia concentrations help detect digestive disorders, dysbiosis, inflammation, and intestinal stagnation.
Assessing acid and ammonia levels is an important part of comprehensive gastrointestinal diagnostics and helps physicians prescribe effective treatment.