Results for "Akkermansia muciniphila" in Nutrition

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MIT Finds Cysteine Amino Acid Triggers Gut Repair Through Immune Activation
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MIT Finds Cysteine Amino Acid Triggers Gut Repair Through Immune Activation

MIT researchers discover cysteine activates immune cells that boost intestinal stem cells, opening doors to nutrition-based gut therapies.

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May 21, 2026 0
Dairy and Wheat Proteins Cut Cholera Infections by 100-Fold in New Study
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Dairy and Wheat Proteins Cut Cholera Infections by 100-Fold in New Study

Casein from dairy and wheat gluten dramatically reduce cholera bacteria colonization by disabling their key attack mechanism.

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Apr 8, 2026 0
Common Amino Acid Methionine Boosts Kidney Power to Fight Deadly Inflammation
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Common Amino Acid Methionine Boosts Kidney Power to Fight Deadly Inflammation

Salk Institute researchers found methionine supplementation dramatically improved survival in infected mice by enhancing kidney filtration of inflammatory molecules.

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Jun 2, 2026 0
Short-Term Fasting Cuts Gum Disease Inflammation in Clinical Trial
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Short-Term Fasting Cuts Gum Disease Inflammation in Clinical Trial

A low-calorie fasting diet reduced gum and systemic inflammation markers in periodontitis patients, pointing to diet as a powerful oral health tool.

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Jun 13, 2026 0
Hidden Gut-Brain Circuit Rewires Protein Cravings When Your Body Runs Low
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Hidden Gut-Brain Circuit Rewires Protein Cravings When Your Body Runs Low

Scientists mapped a two-pathway gut-brain alarm that shifts appetite from sugar to protein when essential amino acids drop.

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May 28, 2026 0
Prebiotic Fiber Feeds Gut Bacteria That Fight Inflammation and Extend Life
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Prebiotic Fiber Feeds Gut Bacteria That Fight Inflammation and Extend Life

Most Americans eat half the fiber needed for optimal gut health. Here's why prebiotic foods dramatically cut disease risk and death.

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May 15, 2026 0
McGill Scientists Find Molecular Switch in Brown Fat That Burns Calories and Builds Bone
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McGill Scientists Find Molecular Switch in Brown Fat That Burns Calories and Builds Bone

A newly identified trigger in brown fat activates a hidden calorie-burning pathway and may unlock new treatments for bone disease.

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May 13, 2026 0
Unprocessed Meat May Protect APOE4 Carriers From Cognitive Decline
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Unprocessed Meat May Protect APOE4 Carriers From Cognitive Decline

New research suggests eating unprocessed meat could help people with Alzheimer's risk genes maintain better brain function.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Vitamin B7 Deficiency Exposes Hidden Metabolic Weakness in Cancer Cells
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Vitamin B7 Deficiency Exposes Hidden Metabolic Weakness in Cancer Cells

Cutting off biotin halts cancer cell growth by disabling a key enzyme, revealing a promising new therapeutic target.

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Apr 21, 2026 0
Scientists Remove Zombie Cells to Reverse Liver Damage in Mice
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Scientists Remove Zombie Cells to Reverse Liver Damage in Mice

UCLA researchers eliminated senescent immune cells in mice, dramatically reversing liver damage even without diet changes.

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Apr 17, 2026 0
Aflatoxin Contamination Threatens Food Safety Despite US Regulations
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Aflatoxin Contamination Threatens Food Safety Despite US Regulations

Powerful carcinogens in nuts and grains cause liver cancer globally, but US monitoring keeps exposure low for most Americans.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
New Drug ION224 Stops Fatty Liver Disease at the Source Without Weight Loss
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New Drug ION224 Stops Fatty Liver Disease at the Source Without Weight Loss

A UC San Diego trial shows ION224 blocks liver fat production, cutting inflammation and scarring in 60% of MASH patients.

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May 28, 2026 0
Brain's Hidden Appetite Switch Discovered in Non-Neuron Cells
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Brain's Hidden Appetite Switch Discovered in Non-Neuron Cells

Scientists found astrocytes, not just neurons, control when you feel full after eating through a newly discovered glucose-sensing pathway.

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Apr 8, 2026 0
Leucine Supercharges Mitochondria by Shielding Key Energy Proteins
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Leucine Supercharges Mitochondria by Shielding Key Energy Proteins

University of Cologne researchers reveal how the amino acid leucine boosts cellular energy by preventing breakdown of critical mitochondrial proteins.

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May 21, 2026 0
Scientists Discover Natural Hormone FGF21 That Reverses Obesity Through Brain Circuits
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Scientists Discover Natural Hormone FGF21 That Reverses Obesity Through Brain Circuits

New research reveals how hormone FGF21 activates brain circuits to boost metabolism and reverse obesity, offering alternative to GLP-1 drugs.

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Apr 17, 2026 0
Beet Juice Cuts Blood Pressure in Older Adults Within 2 Weeks by Reshaping Mouth Bacteria
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Beet Juice Cuts Blood Pressure in Older Adults Within 2 Weeks by Reshaping Mouth Bacteria

A University of Exeter trial found twice-daily beetroot juice lowered blood pressure in adults 60+ by shifting oral microbiome composition.

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May 25, 2026 0
Deadly Tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis Found in 37% of Pacific Northwest Coyotes
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Deadly Tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis Found in 37% of Pacific Northwest Coyotes

A liver-destroying tapeworm linked to cancer-like cysts has reached the Pacific Northwest, found in one-third of surveyed coyotes near Puget Sound.

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Jun 12, 2026 0
Common Grilled Chicken Contains More NDMA Than Drugs Pulled From Market
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Common Grilled Chicken Contains More NDMA Than Drugs Pulled From Market

A carcinogen found in recalled meds like Zantac is present in higher amounts in a single serving of grilled chicken.

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May 1, 2026 0
New Diabetes Pill Burns Fat by Activating Muscle Metabolism Without Ozempic Side Effects
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New Diabetes Pill Burns Fat by Activating Muscle Metabolism Without Ozempic Side Effects

A novel ฮฒ2 agonist pill boosts fat burning via skeletal muscle, preserving muscle mass while improving blood sugar in early trials.

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Jun 4, 2026 0
Supercharged Vitamin K Compound Triples Neuron Regrowth in Lab Tests
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Supercharged Vitamin K Compound Triples Neuron Regrowth in Lab Tests

Japanese scientists engineered hybrid vitamin K molecules that are 3x more potent at regrowing neurons, potentially transforming Alzheimer's treatment.

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May 27, 2026 0
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