Cardiovascular Disease and Gut Microbiota
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The dark matter of the gastrointestinal microbiome, where yet to be fully discovered bacteria reside, is being steadily explored and some of the related…
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Metabolites, Health and Brain Function
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An Oct 2021 paper in BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health explored the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and mental wellbeing in school children[i].…
Thymic development of gut-microbiota-specific T cells
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Humans and their microbiota have coevolved a mutually beneficial relationship in which the human host provides a hospitable environment for the microorganisms and the…
Are Noncommunicable Diseases Communicable?
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Noncommunicable diseases (#NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, happen as a result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors, and are…
Using Common Food Compounds to Manage the Gut Microbiome
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The foods we eat commonly affect our #gut #microbiota by triggering the production of #bacteriophage, which are the viruses that infect and replicate inside…
The Role of Microbes and Genes in Heart Failure
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The department of Immunology from the University of Toronto have recently completed research into the origins and causes behind inflammation of the heart (#myocarditis).…
Microbiota and the Social Brain
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Many theories have been developed to explain why animals exhibit certain social behaviours, the impact of the #microbiota, however, has rarely been considered. In…
Impact of Cooked vs. Raw Food on the Gut
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There have been various studies investigating the impact on the #microbiome of different kinds of diets, such as vegetarian versus meat based, but as…
Bile Acids and Mucosal Immunity
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Bile acids are critical for the digestion and absorption of fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine. Recent studies suggest bile acids have…
High-level Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet Beneficially Impacts the Gut Microbiota and Associated Metabolome
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When asked, what is the best diet to follow, there is normally a wide range of options provided. These are mostly based on contemporary…