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Supplementing with propionate (a short chain fatty acid normally made from fiber in gut) prevents weight gain by increasing satiation.

May 10, 2016

“"The present results support a role specifically for colonic propionate in weight management and may provide a molecular explanation of recent data that have observed changes in the gut [range of bacteria] and associated [short chain fatty acid production] profiles in weight loss," researchers conclude.”

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Aliquot #151: The Fiber That May Help Clear Forever Chemicals

Sep 9, 2026

“Because some long-chain PFAS travel through a similar pathway, researchers are now asking whether beta-glucans might also help the body eliminate these persistent "forever chemicals." In this Aliquot, I explain how beta-glucans may reduce PFAS reabsorption in the gut, what early human data show, and practical sources and dosing.”

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Hallmarks of aging

Jul 27, 2026

“Dysbiosis is a disruption in the composition or function of a microbial community that impairs its relationship with the host. In the aging gut, changes in diet, medication use, intestinal motility, immune function, and the intestinal environment can alter microbial communities and their metabolic output.”

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High exposure to plastics, such as those in disposable takeout containers, is associated with a 13% greater risk of heart disease, potentially through changes to gut bacteria and increased inflammation.

Feb 20, 2025

“They found that people with high plastic exposure had a 13% greater risk of congestive heart failure than those with lower exposure. In the rats, plastic exposure altered gut bacteria and increased markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in the heart.”

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