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A Link Between Endotoxin and Obesity

01-27-2016 14:41:42 PM

Using both mice and human models, scientists in China have connected endotoxin to obesity. In mice, they found that inflammation associated with low-dosage endotoxin injections led to insulin resistance, weight gain and diabetes. In humans, they identified high levels of ... Continue reading → The post A Link Between Endotoxin and Obesity appeared first on BioDtech, Inc.. ...ť

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Probiotics Reduce HIV-Associated Inflammation

01-12-2016 16:25:47 PM

HIV infection causes dysregulation of intestinal microbiota and leads to bacterial translocation of endotoxin into circulation, leading to immune activation and inflammation. Though anti-retroviral therapy (ART) reduces these events, it does not completely normalize gastrointestinal integrity. The extent of intestinal ... Continue reading → The post Probiotics Reduce HIV-Associated Inflammation appeared first on BioDtech, Inc.. ...ť

The Microbiome's Tipping Point

01-06-2016 15:44:27 PM

Every individual's microbiome is unique and dependent on factors such as genetics and diet. Changes in the relative amounts of each species can alter host health and contribute to various diseases. In a recent Nature Communications publication, scientists show that ... Continue reading → The post The Microbiome's Tipping Point appeared first on BioDtech, Inc.. ...ť

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