Science Update (21)

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Researchers discover changes in intestinal barrier function in patients with multiple sclerosis

Researchers in Sweden at Lund University published new research on the role of the intestinal barrier in the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis (MS).

Sep 11, 2014 Read →

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A New Weapon Against Superbugs

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics has developed faster than the production of new antibiotics.

Aug 21, 2014 Read →

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Can probiotics help prevent obesity?

In a recent study researchers at Vanderbilt tested a bacteria that can produce a therapeutic compound in the gut.

Aug 13, 2014 Read →

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Is niacin safe?

Lets take a closer look at all of this.

Aug 07, 2014 Read →

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Is there a correlation between red meat consumption and cardiovascular health?

Red meat often gets a bad reputation but a growing body of evidence shows that eating lean beef can reduce risk factors associated with heart disease.

Jul 23, 2014 Read →

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Examining immune-related disorders and microbial balance

It has become increasingly clear that many diseases are triggered or influenced by changes in bacterial populations in the gut.

Jul 16, 2014 Read →

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The human gut has only a limited ability to convert folic acid to 5-MTHF.

There has been a lot of press on the link between MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) gene mutations and chronic disease.

Jul 09, 2014 Read →

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Broccoli compound detoxifies air pollutants and increases the body's ability to adapt to and survive a wide range of environmental toxins.

New research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests new benefits from broccoli.

Jun 25, 2014 Read →

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Approximately 7 Million Children Have Asthma & the Number is Growing

According to the CDC approximately 7 million children have asthma which is equal to 1 in 11….and the number is growing.

Jun 11, 2014 Read →

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Is there a natural way to disrupt cancer cell metabolism?

Green tea has been widely promoted as potential aid for fighting cancer as well as several other diseases.

Jun 05, 2014 Read →

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The same bacteria that cause gum disease also promotes heart disease

Gum disease bacteria may cause heart disease. This could change the approach that cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and treated.

May 27, 2014 Read →