"This is just one report and more research is needed. However, this suggests that gut bacteria can play a very real and very important role in regulating the efficacy of blood pressure medication," Yang said. The research group plans to continue its work by studying the interaction between ad...
describe one of the first concrete examples of how the microbiome can interfere with a drug's intended path through the body. Focusing on levodopa (L-dopa), the primary treatment for Parkinson's disease, they identified which bacteria out of the trillions of species is ...
Go With Your Gut The bacteria in our gut accounts for more than 75% of our immune system, and plays an integral part in regulating our metabolism, supporting our gastrointestinal system, and protecting us from infection. As previously discussed, the over-use of antibiotics (and prescription ...
ADHD Gut microbiome Gut brain axis Shotgun sequencing Human fecal bacteria Neurodevelopmental disorders 1. Introduction Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by persistent features of inattention and/or hyperactivity–impulsivity, leading to functional...
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A term used for the hepatic metabolism of a pharmacological agent when it is absorbed from the gut and delivered to the liver via the portal circulation. The greater the first-pass effect, the less the agent will reach the systemic circulation when the agent is administered orally ...
and whole grains, hasantioxidanteffects that can reduce inflammation. Diets that exclude red meat, sugar, and processed foods have also been suggested. The theory behind this is that removing these foods can improve the bacteria in your gut. However, more research is needed to understand their ...
Guidelines for the Regulatory Assessment of Medicinal Products for Use in Self-Medication. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2000. 4. WSMI. The story of self care and self medication. The World Self- Medication Industry; 2010. Available from: http://wwwwsmiorg/pdf/ fippdf. 5. Gutema GB,...
Yogurts contain probiotics and healthy bacteria helping your immune system to react more properly to allergens like pollen. Probiotics can balance the beneficial bacteria in the gut which support the immune system and also help to decrease the allergic reaction cascade that happens from seasonal allerg...
Gut Health Intestinal health is the most determining factor for animal health in general, herd performance and eventually farm profitability. Pathogenic bacteria may colonise the gastrointestinal tract and result in clinical and sub-clinical disease. Reduced feed intake and daily gain, inactivity and de...