Findings suggest that an offspring’s risk of autism spectrum disorder increases following prenatal exposure to ambient pesticides within 2000 m of their mother’s residence during pregnancy, compared with offspring of […]
Year: 2019
Fasting-Mimicking Diet Modulates Microbiota and Promotes Intestinal Regeneration
“Our results indicate that FMD cycles cause a reduction in intestinal inflammation, increase intestinal stem cells (ISCs), and promote the expansion of beneficial gut microbiota, resulting in improvements in IBD-associated […]
Molecules Found in Ginger Remodel the Microbiome
Small RNA-containing particles in ginger root are found to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and alleviate colitis in mouse guts.
Nonstick chemicals are common in U.S. drinking water, federal study suggests
A study quietly released earlier this month by scientists at EPA and the United States Geological Survey suggests the chemicals are widespread. They found some combination of 14 PFAS compounds […]
Vitamin A regulates immune system regulation
“What’s the trick to the microbiome’s work with the immune system? Vitamin A — the bacteria moderate active vitamin A levels in the intestine, protecting the microbiome from an overactive […]
Good exercise habits derailed by common food additive
Mice were fed a high phosphate diet & then “We measured their oxygen uptake during exercise and found that their capacity for movement was much lower. The mice were unable […]
Metabolite produced by gut microbiota from pomegranates reduces IBD
“Scientists at the University of Louisville have shown that a microbial metabolite, Urolithin A, derived from a compound found in berries and pomegranates, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel […]