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About 67% of the people have a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori in their intestines, and although in very few cases it causes problems, overgrowth can lead to the formation of gastric ulcers. Reducing the amount of these bacteria can prevent annoying symptoms such as bloating, intestinal gas, stomach pain and stomach ache, and reduce the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Extra virgin olive oil. It is a product so hostile to the bacterium H. pylori that it takes 2 tablespoons a day to completely destroy it in 10 weeks, according to a study conducted in Spain. The antibacterial compounds of olive oil are sensitive to heat, so it is to be consumed raw, uncocted or heated.
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