#gut-microbiome

#gut-microbiome

The landmark study revealed that more than 75 percent of the babies were deficient in crucial gut bacteria vital for a healthy microbiome.

There are differences in Alzheimer's patients and their gut microbiota, and that's been verified by many groups now. Prior research has shown that when you make changes in the gut microbiota of Alzheimer model mice, you in turn have effects on the pathology of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's - amyloid plaques and tau accumulation.

Fourteen women with fibromyalgia received an experimental therapy involving gut bacteria from healthy women, finding that most experienced symptom improvements in pain, anxiety, and sleep.

According to researchers, Maria Branyas Morera's long life can partly be attributed to her consumption of yogurt, which contributes to a gut microbiome beneficial for longevity.

"Psychoactive drugs taken orally must pass a gauntlet of gut microbes, which can affect the dosage and efficacy of psychiatric medications."

There is still so much to learn about the connection between our gut microbiome and chronic disease. University labs make important discoveries in this area.