Gut-Dwelling Bacterium Consumes Parkinson’s Drug Posted on June 25th, 2019 by Dr. Francis Collins Gut bacteria eating a pill Scientists continue to uncover the many fascinating ways in which the trillions of microbes that inhabit the human body influence our health. Now comes yet another surprising discovery: a medicine-eating bacterium residing in the human gutContinue reading “Gut-Dwelling Bacterium Consumes Parkinson’s Drug”
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Women with larger number of “bridging regions” in the brain and Alzheimer
Alzheimer’s disease affects memory. It is rooted in the gut microbiome according to the latest research. Bad bacteria, molds, fungus, animal feces, high blood glucose, lipids and parasites can affect the brain which cannot fight these invading microbes. Most women who have Alzheimer’s have also diabetes and depression. Stress is also a major factor andContinue reading “Women with larger number of “bridging regions” in the brain and Alzheimer”
Alzheimer’s gut bacteria, virus and iron dysregulation
Researchers Identify Virus and Two Types of Bacteria as Major Causes of Alzheimer’s NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 9, 2016 FEATUREDMOST POPULARNEUROLOGYOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLES5 MIN READ A worldwide team of senior scientists and clinicians have come together to produce an editorial which indicates that certain microbes – a specific virus and two specific types of bacteria – areContinue reading “Alzheimer’s gut bacteria, virus and iron dysregulation”
Gut microbes eat our medication for Parkinson
Pills illustration (stock image). Credit: © georgejmclittle / Adobe Stock Researchers have discovered one of the first concrete examples of how the microbiome can interfere with a drug’s intended path through the body. Focusing on levodopa (L-dopa), the primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease, they identified which bacteria out of the trillions of species is responsible forContinue reading “Gut microbes eat our medication for Parkinson”
ALS from virus, some liver cancer from parasites and fibromyalgia from gut microbes
People with fibromyalgia have different gut bacteria https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325535.php 17 hours ago – Gut microbiome and fibromyalgia Numerous studies have revealed that the interaction between the gut microbiome and the body plays an important role in health and disease. Metformin, a drug for treating insulin resistance, shows promise as a treatment for fibromyalgia pain and warrants further research. Unique GutContinue reading “ALS from virus, some liver cancer from parasites and fibromyalgia from gut microbes”
Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Sugar
Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose Summary: Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells. Source: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Cancer needs energy to drive its out-of-control growth. It gets energy in the formContinue reading “Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Sugar”
Alcohol causes gut damage with bacteria entering the blood stream
Eat whole foods or nuts rich in magnesium, potassium and calcium before drinking alcohol late afternoon. Always have protein when drinking. Alcohol facilitates aging. Connie How Alcohol Ruins Your Health By Dr Mercola Acutely, alcohol depresses your central nervous system, which slows down the communication between your brain cells. Your limbic system, which controls emotions,Continue reading “Alcohol causes gut damage with bacteria entering the blood stream”
Alzheimer clues
Alzheimer can start from lack of sense of taste, memory problems and lack of sleep. Connie Dello Buono DETECTING DIMINISHING DOPAMINE FIRING CELLS IN BRAIN COULD REVEAL EARLIEST SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 27, 2018 According to researchers, if the ventral tegmental area is unable to produce the correct amount of dopamine for the hippocampus,Continue reading “Alzheimer clues”
How the digestive tract communicates with the brain
SOME GUT FEELINGS ARE A RED FLAG NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 21, 2018 Researchers report gut-to-brain signals can influence emotions, mood and decision making, prompting people to avoid situations that make them feel uneasy.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEPSYCHOLOGY4 MIN READ TOP 20 NEUROSCIENCE NEWS STORIES OF 2017 NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 2, 2018 2018 is almost upon us. We thought itContinue reading “How the digestive tract communicates with the brain”
Trigger for autoimmune disease identified and link for chronic illness
CALL FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY TO BE RECLASSIFIED AS CHRONIC DISEASE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 26, 2010 Researchers at the UTMB, Galveston are calling for traumatic brain injury to be defined and managed as a chronic disease. … READ MORE… STUDY UNCOVERS MARKER FOR A CHRONIC BRAIN DISEASE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 23, 2016 Researchers have pinpointed a specific marker thatContinue reading “Trigger for autoimmune disease identified and link for chronic illness”
Sucrose, gut bacteria, toxins, and muscle integrity
Relationships between diet-related changes in the gut microbiome … https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25982560 by KR Magnusson – 2015 – Cited by 66 – Related articles May 14, 2015 – Relationships between diet-related changes in the gut microbiome and cognitive flexibility. Magnusson KR(1), Hauck L(2), Jeffrey BM(3), Elias V(4), … Western diets are high in fat andsucrose and can influence behavior and gut microbiota. There isContinue reading “Sucrose, gut bacteria, toxins, and muscle integrity”
Hormones and gut health – 1
GUT BACTERIA MAY PREDICT PTSD RISK NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 25, 2017 People with PTSD had lower levels of three different gut bacteria than individuals who experienced trauma but didn’t develop the disorder, a new study reports.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGYPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ STUDY SUGGESTS PARKINSON’S COULD START IN GUT ENDOCRINE CELLS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 15, 2017 Researchers suggest anContinue reading “Hormones and gut health – 1”
Do gut bacteria inhibit weight loss?
Do gut bacteria inhibit weight loss? Ask the doctor Q. I just can’t lose weight. A friend says that my problem might be due to the types of bacteria that live in my gut. That sounds crazy to me, but is it true, and can I do something about it? A. Ten years ago, I also wouldContinue reading “Do gut bacteria inhibit weight loss?”