Posts Tagged ‘microbiome’
Gut enzyme IAP found to prevent aging and frailty in animal models
Researchers found that in animal models the enzyme intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) helped prevent intestinal permeability and gut-derived systemic inflammation, …
Read Full ArticleFecal microbiota transplants successfully treat patients with C. difficile infection
A new study has shown that fecal microbiota transplants are highly successful in treating patients with C. difficile infection. …
Read Full ArticleDiet has an impact on multiple sclerosis disease progression
An international study found that short-chain fatty acid supplementation reduced the multiple sclerosis relapse rate and the risk of disease progression. …
Read Full ArticleGut bacteria can penetrate tumors and aid cancer therapy
Mouse study suggests that bacteria that usually live in the gut can accumulate in tumors and improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy. …
Read Full ArticleA new diet-associated gut-microbe metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease
Researchers have identified a gut microbe generated byproduct – phenylacetylglutamine (PAG) – that is linked to development of cardiovascular disease …
Read Full ArticleCan’t sleep? Prebiotics could help
Specific dietary fibers known as prebiotics can improve sleep and boost stress resilience by influencing gut bacteria and their biologically active metabolites. …
Read Full ArticleSpecific gut bacteria may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Researchers have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to and predict the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), …
Read Full ArticleNatural sugars in breast milk linked to early childhood height and weight
Human breast milk oligosaccharides may influence a child’s growth from infancy through early childhood …
Read Full ArticleMediterranean diet promotes gut bacteria linked to ‘healthy aging’ in older people
Eating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to healthy aging while reducing those associated with harmful inflammation …
Read Full ArticlePlant-based diets may counteract gut microbes linked to heart disease
Adhering to a gut-healthy plant-based diet over animal products may counteract unfavorable microbes known to increase heart disease risk. …
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