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“Mucus structure and composition are influenced by age, environment, disease, and the microbiota. A Western, obesity-promoting diet is often deficient in fiber, starving the beneficial bacteria in the gut that produce metabolites such as short chain fatty acids that regulate the lung mucus barrier.”

“Since some microplastics can become trapped in the gut, fiber could encapsulate and help eliminate them through regular bowel movements. Essentially, a fiber-rich diet may help sweep microplastic particles from the body, reducing their potential to cause long-term harm.”

“A major player in the body’s response to rumination is a biological pathway that starts in the brain’s hypothalamus with the release of corticotrophin-releasing hormone, which drives the stress hormone system and has a direct effect on many parts of the body, including the brain, gut, and DNA.”

“While autoimmune B cells are usually destroyed shortly after creation, lingering autoimmune cells can proliferate and lead to diseases such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and MS. One reason autoantibodies persist is cross-reactivity with other proteins, such as those produced by pathogens or absorbed from the diet…”

“All five dietary patterns emphasize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which provide dietary fiber and antioxidant compounds that help reduce inflammation and support the gut microbiome. Fiber intake even showed the strongest link with a lower risk of death.”

“Ex vivo fermentation suggested NR and NMN generate nicotinic acid (NA) and selectively enhance microbial growth/metabolism. Ex vivo whole blood experiments suggested NA is a potent NAD+ booster whereas NMN/NR/Nam were not, supporting a gut‐dependent conversion model for NR/NMN.”

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“One team of researchers aimed to determine the effects of antihistamines on muscle adaptation following acute and chronic high intensity interval training, often referred to as HIIT. Histamine is an organic molecule that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord, while also regulating gut and immune function.”

“GLP-1 is a natural gut-produced hormone, and modern drugs mimic the effects of GLP-1 in the body. At lower doses, the drugs work by inhibiting glucagon release from alpha cells in the pancreas, effectively correcting the problem of high blood glucose.”

“Oral vitamin C uptake in the gut is limited due to saturable transport mechanisms. Intravenous vitamin C bypasses these mechanisms, however. Consequently, the bioavailability of intravenous vitamin C is 30 to 70 times higher than the same oral dose, which might translate to different biological outcomes.”