“the UCF scientists discovered how high levels of Propionic Acid (PPA), used to increase the shelf life of packaged foods and inhibit mold in commercially processed cheese and bread, reduce […]
Year: 2019
Gut bacteria associated with chronic pain for first time
“We found that fibromyalgia and the symptoms of fibromyalgia—pain, fatigue and cognitive difficulties—contribute more than any of the other factors to the variations we see in the microbiomes of those […]
Vaping the sweetener sucralose may produce toxic chemicals
“I would strongly advise that users should not use liquids with sucralose in them,” says Sven Jordt, a toxicologist at Duke University School of Medicine who was not involved with […]
Cannabidiol Treatment in Osteoarthritic Dogs
“This pharmacokinetic and clinical study suggests that 2 mg/kg of CBD twice daily can help increase comfort and activity in dogs with OA.”
Human Microbiome Project reveals how microbiome is disrupted during IBD
“during periods of disease activity people with IBD had higher levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including adrenate and arachidonate. The researchers also discovered that nicotinuric acid was found almost exclusively […]
Study shows skin microbiome imbalance likely behind eczema flareups
“A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has found a connection between a skin microbiome imbalance and eczema flareups.”
Elderberry compounds could help minimize flu symptoms, study suggests
“Compounds from elderberries can directly inhibit the virus’s entry and replication in human cells, and can help strengthen a person’s immune response to the virus.”
Scientists tie walnuts to gene expressions related to breast cancer
“a Marshall University team revealed that consumption of two ounces of walnuts a day for about two weeks significantly changed gene expression in confirmed breast cancers.”
A small number of crops are dominating globally. And that’s bad news for sustainable agriculture
“…an ecological issue; think potato famine, but on a global scale. Martin says if there’s increasing dominance by a few genetic lineages of crops, then the global agricultural system becomes […]
Curcumin and Resveratrol Alleviate Intestinal Inflammation in Weaned Piglets
“Our results suggested that curcumin and resveratrol can regulate weaned piglet gut microbiota, down-regulate the TLR4 signaling pathway, alleviate intestinal inflammation, and ultimately increase intestinal immune function”