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Last month,  Scientific American published some brand new European research findings.  Several of these studies were the largest studies on the microbes that inhabit healthy peoples large intestines.  The microbiome that inhabits the intestines assists with everything from digestion to immune processes and many other things.

In one study, researchers learned that preferences for dark versus milk chocolate had slightly different microbiology which influenced these differences though they don't know why.  They also learned that there were major differences which occurred with drug usage,  such as the diabetes drug Metformin, female hormones, or antihistamines.

In another study, 14 different microbes were found.  Researchers had hoped to glean enough information to manipulate the microbiome for greater health but the study offered more questions than answers.  Especially with regard to prescription drugs and their effect on bacteria levels.  They postulated that these levels would have major impact on prescription drugs and the side effects they can cause.

There is also the correlation of vaginal birth versus C section in newborns.  Healthy microbes from the mother are thought to coat their babies leading to a more robust bacterial starting point in non C section mothers.

Another study highlighted stool transit time or the time it takes for food to digest.  They found that variations in this transit time significantly alters the microbiology in the gut.

For example, Parkinson's patients have a signature microbiome that may be helpful in the early stages of the disease.  They also learned that two types of IBS have specific signature transit time variations.  Still, transit times it is important to recognize can also be results of not causes of illness.

Researchers also learned that antibiotic usage in the first three years of a child's life are quite damaging.  They noted that this factor will heavily impact their gut ecology and immune systems later on.  They also noted that our obsession with germs deprives us from the microbial diversity that promotes long term health.

Low bacterial diversity was heavily implicated in inflammatory bowel disease and in Type 1 Diabetes.

Lastly they noted that genetics play some role in the microbiome but they expect much more to be revealed as research progresses.  Most of the researchers support supplementation with probiotics and prebiotics.

If you would like to learn more about your intestinal microbiology please contact us for an appointment. 

 

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