New findings about the role of vitamin A in mediating the relationship between gut bacteria and the immune system may prove “critical” for devising new therapies for autoimmune conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory diseases that affect the intestine. Carrots, butter, and cheese are some of the richest sources of vitamin A. The gut bacteria are known to play a crucial role...
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Ditch the Diet Coke: Six artificial sweeteners used in a range of soft drinks and foods ‘are TOXIC to gut bacteria’
Scientists analyzed sweeteners approved for consumption in the US and EU They included the controversial aspartame, which is used in Diet Coke The study offers ‘further evidence’ that artificial sweeteners can damage health Artificial sweeteners found in Diet Coke and other soft drinks could damage your gut bacteria, research suggests. Aspartame – a controversial sweetener...
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How ugly marital spats might open the door to disease
Study links couples’ hostility and gut bacteria, inflammation in bloodstream COLUMBUS, Ohio – Married people who fight nastily are more likely to suffer from leaky guts – a problem that unleashes bacteria into the blood and can drive up disease-causing inflammation, new research suggests. It’s the first study to illuminate this particular pathway between bad...
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Gut bacteria found to trigger gene that protects against type 1 diabetes
Early antibiotic use could affect the development of the gut microbiome and increase prevalence of autoimmune diseases Researchers have discovered that a powerful guardian gene known to protect against a variety of autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes, is triggered by the bacteria in our gut. This finding offers a clue to the complex...
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Scientists Call for More Research into Link Between Autism and Gut Bacteria
IN BRIEF After studies over the course of 50 years have found a correlation between gut bacteria and autism, researchers are now rallying for more large-scale tests to be performed to see how strong the link is. AUTISM AND DIET Researchers have explored 150 papers, written since the 1960’s, that have reported links between the composition...
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Common diabetes drug may work by changing gut bacteria, study finds
A group of diabetics taking metformin had drastic changes in their gut flora The drug speeds growth of two types of bacteria which help control blood sugar A probiotic diet may be beneficial for people with diabetes, say researchers Specifically akkermansia and bifidobacterium strains are recommended The most common medication for type 2 diabetes may work...
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Gut bacteria compound may help to prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes: A disease in which blood contains too much sugar or glucose- an important source of energy for the body’s cells. Uncontrolled high blood sugar can lead to blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and amputation of lower limbs. Blood glucose levels are regulated by the hormone insulin, which is made in pancreas. Type 1...
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Gut bacteria compound may help to prevent type 2 diabetes
New research from Finland suggests that higher blood levels of indolepropionic acid – a product of gut bacteria that is increased by a fiber-rich diet – may help to protect against type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that having high blood levels of indolepropionic acid, which is a byproduct of gut bacteria, may protect against...