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“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.”

“reuteri supplementation in poultry and rats reporting improved gut barrier function and decreased risk of Salmonella infection. However, supplementation did not alter the number of white blood cells or inflammatory cytokines in blood circulation.”

“The loss of hippocampal neurogenesis (the formation of new neurons) is an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease. A recent study in rats shows that gut microbial transplants from people with Alzheimer's inhibit hippocampal neurogenesis and impair memory.”

“Overall, serum zonulin decreased following eight weeks of a polyphenol-rich diet, meaning that gut barrier integrity improved. Participants who started the trial with better gut barrier integrity had a significantly greater increase in blood levels of polyphenol metabolites compared to participants with leakier guts.”

“A growing body of evidence links gut health to brain health. Injecting Lewy bodies purified from deceased Parkinson’s patients into the brains or guts of monkeys caused Parkinsonian pathology in the brain and gut. Another study in mice found that probiotics decreased gut leakiness and inflammation and boosted memory performance in mice with "Alzheimer's-like pathology."”

“Things are probably much more complicated and have a lot to do with gene polymorphisms (which affect an individual's glucose response), gut health, gluten sensitivity, and other factors. I do not think any absolute conclusions can be drawn from this study but still interesting to think about.”

“Breastfed Infants have less diversity in their gut microbiome than formula-fed infants, but the overall composition is more beneficial. Gut bacteria composition is associated with reduced negative emotions and fear reactivity in infants.”

“Some gut-derived compounds may influence alcohol consumption and may explain how the gut gives rise to alcohol use disorders. Injecting mice with LPS increases their alcohol consumption and prevents alcohol-conditioned taste aversion, an effect that lasts for almost three months!”

“Polyphenols - Bioactive plant compounds found in food that strengthen the gut barrier and reduce overactive toll-like receptor signaling. Episodes & Clips In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav elaborates on the connection between leak gut and chronic diseases such as cancer.”

“Findings from a new study suggest that the overall makeup of the gut microbial population in people with type 2 diabetes is altered. The authors of the study profiled the microbiota of two groups of participants with varying degrees of glucose tolerance, ranging from normal to impaired (prediabetes) to having untreated type 2 diabetes.”