Monthly Archives: May 2018
Antimicrobial Triclosan Changes Microbiota
“Studies in mice by a team of scientists in the U.S. and China have now linked short-term dietary exposure to triclosan with altered gut microbiota, colonic inflammation, worsening colitis, and colitis-associated colon cancer.”
IBD Triggered by Gut Microbes and Dietary Compounds
“Researchers in the U.S. and U.K. have uncovered a link between an antimicrobial toxin that is produced by common gut bacteria to fend off their rivals and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).”
Gut Microbiome in Ketogenic Diet Protects against Epileptic Seizures
“A team at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), has now found that gut bacteria play a key role in mediating the protective effects that a ketogenic diet can have on refractory epilepsy.”
Missing microbes ’cause’ childhood cancer
“Prof Mel Greaves, from the Institute of Cancer Research, has amassed 30 years of evidence to show the immune system can become cancerous if it does not “see” enough bugs early in life. “
Association of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury With Dementia in Veterans
“Even mild traumatic brain injuries that do not result in loss of consciousness might have long-term neurodegenerative consequences.”
Fasting boosts stem cells’ regenerative capacity
“Age-related declines in stem cell function can be reversed by a 24-hour fast, according to a new study. Biologists found fasting dramatically improves stem cells’ ability to regenerate, in both aged and young mice.”
Walnuts impact gut microbiome and improve health
“…when you consume walnuts it increases microbes that produce butyrate, a beneficial metabolite for colonic health”