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“People that underwent an aerobic exercise routine (30-60 minutes three times a week for six weeks) increased gut bacteria that produce butyrate, which promotes healthy intestinal cells and reduces inflammation. This was also confirmed in mice, which were more resistant to experimental ulcerative colitis after the exercise-induced changes in the gut microbiome.”

“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.”

“Female mice that were put under stress experienced changes in their gut microbiome composition similar to when the animals were put on a high-sugar, high-fat diet. The stress caused inflammation via gut health. This may be a mechanistic link by which stress is linked to depression via inflammation caused by gut dysfunction.”

“A special slow-release formulation of activated charcoal can protect the gut microbiome from the harmful effects of antibiotics while still allowing the antibiotic to make its way to the bloodstream where it can fight infection (small clinical study).”

“In this cross-sectional study, the authors found important differences between the microbiomes of participants with and without Alzheimer's disease. The authors did not measure microbial metabolites in this study; however, the authors suggest these compounds are a key mechanisms of these associations.”

“For more information on why fermentable fiber is so important for the gut microbiome and what good sources are...listen to my podcast with gut experts, Drs. Justin and Erica Sonnenburg.”

“A low-gluten, high-fiber diet changed gut microbiome composition, led to modest weight loss, and reduced bloating but had no effect on blood levels of glucose, lipids, or markers of inflammation compared to high-gluten matched fiber diet.”

“00:19:30 - Profound changes in gut microbiome occur with intermittent fasting. Study. 00:20:33 - Minocycline, a type of antibiotic, relieved symptoms of multiple sclerosis due to alterations in gut microbiome.”

“Type 1 diabetes risk is greatly increased in mice that were given three courses of antibiotics during early life and were already genetically predisposed to the autoimmune disease. The antibiotic treatment also caused disturbances in the microbiome and changed the immune system leading to decreased numbers of specialized T cells that prevent an autoimmune response.”

“Aging is associated with a loss of diversity in the composition of the gut microbiome. A new study looked at gut bacteria from people of varying age ranges and found that the healthiest elderly people that were 90-years-old had a composition of gut bacteria that was similar to people that were 30-years-old.”