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“The two types of bacteria that were elevated by the diet were Akkermansia muciniphila and Parabacteroides species. Interestingly, the presence of both were required to provide protection against seizures.”

“A diet high in fermentable fiber (fruits/veggies) produced compounds called short-chain fatty acids which had a beneficial effect on the immune system and protected against type 1 diabetes in animals.”

“Both received diabetes medications and general lifestyle advice, but one group also participated in a structured program that combined a high-protein diet with supervised moderate exercise (30 minutes daily, five times a week) for 12 months.”

“The diet the animals were fed contained 3.75 kcal/g of digestible energy with calories supplied by protein, carbohydrate, and fat in a percent ratio of 25:58:17.”

“A diet containing compounds found in green tea (EGCG) and carrots (ferulic acid) reversed Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in mice genetically programmed to develop the disease. The dose used in animals was 30 mg per kg of body weight which is a human equivalent dose of 2.4 mg per kg of body weight.”

“The mice that were given a ketogenic diet also displayed an improved balance in the microbiome in the gut. It increased the relative abundance of beneficial gut microbiota (Akkermansia muciniphila and Lactobacillus) and reduced that of pro-inflammatory taxa (Desulfovibrio and Turicibacter). It is thought that the increased blood ketone levels play a role in the microbiome changes.”

“Does microbiome composition drive osteoarthritis? A standard American-like diet caused osteoarthritis in mice by changing the composition of the gut microbiome and subsequently increasing inflammation. The osteoarthritis was reversed by a prebiotic, called oligofructose.”

“They act as antioxidants in the body, protecting cells from damage and supporting eye and brain health. A recent study found that people with the highest levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in their diets were about 32% less likely to experience depression than those with the lowest intake.”

“However, achieving this often requires strict dietary interventions like fasting or ketogenic diets, which many people find difficult to sustain. That's why scientists tested whether raising ketones with a simple oral supplement could reproduce some of these protective effects without requiring major lifestyle changes.”

“FTA: > Adults who consume a high-protein diet may be at a lower risk for developing high blood pressure, concludes a study that found participants consuming the highest amount of protein -- an average of 100 g protein/day -- had a 40 percent lower risk of having high blood pressure compared to the lowest intake level.”