A new study is suggesting a metabolite produced by gut microbes could increase neuron production in the brain, improve intestinal function, and ultimately slow the aging process. Across several compelling mouse experiments the research found the negative effects of aging could be counteracted by enhanced microbial production of a molecule called butyrate. Investigating the effect of the gut microbiome on aging, the new research first performed gut microbiome transplants between old and young mice. Using fecal transplants, young germ-free mice were colonized with the gut microbiota of older mice. The results were somewhat unexpected as the younger mice colonized with the older microbiomes displayed increased neurogenesis, a process whereby new neurons are produced in the brain. “We’ve found that microbes...
Cutting soft drinks from your diet — even if they’re artificially sweetened — might be one of the simplest ways to boost your health and longevity, according to a new study published this week. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that drinking two or more glasses of sugary or diet soft drinks per day compared to one is associated with a higher risk of early death from all causes. For the study, around 50 researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer tracked more than 451,000 adults from 10 European countries — none of whom had already been diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke beforehand — for up to 19 years, making it one of the first of its...
Berries come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes but are typically small, round and either blue, red, or purple. They can range from being sweet to sour in taste and are often used in desserts, jams, and preserves. Most berries tends to have a very good nutritional profile, and are typically high in vitamin C, fiber, and anti-aging antioxidant polyphenols. Besides supplying a splash of vibrant colour and yummy taste, incorporating more berries into your diet may help to prevent and reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases. Blueberries are among the popular choices of berries for many reasons such as being a great source of vitamin K and antioxidant anthocyanin polyphenols. One cup of blueberries contains 84...
08-16-19 Walnut consumption may offer protection against ulcerative colitis, according to a new study by researchers at UConn Health and Texas A&M University. Through their complex array of natural compounds and phytochemicals, walnuts have been shown to provide a multitude of health benefits, including protection against inflammation and colon cancer. The latest findings from a study of mice, published in the journal Nutrients, found that walnut consumption also offered protection against experimentally-induced ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. In 2015, an estimated 3 million U.S. adults reported being diagnosed with IBD — either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The current study, led by Dr. Daniel Rosenberg,...
There are large white blood cells in the human body called Macrophages. Among several tasks, these “big eaters” (Greek) are responsible for both triggering inflammation as an immune response, and causing an anti-inflammatory response for repairs. But what is inflammation? What does it look like when systemic inflammation goes unchecked? We’ll look at the types of inflammation, how it works, where it is found to influence other conditions and ways to fight it. Table of Contents Inflammation 101 Types of Inflammation Acute vs Chronic Inflammation Cell signaling Cytokines Four Measurable Markers Inflammatory Response Arachidonic Acid Pathway Cardiovascular Inflammation Digestive Inflammation Metabolic Inflammation Brain Inflammation AD and Parkinson’s Link to Depression Other Disorders Cancer and Inflammation Inflammation promotes cancer Inflammation and...
