Gut microbiome

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Akkermansia muciniphila: An essential bacterium for maintaining good health

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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27 March 2023

Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium that colonizes the mucus layer of the intestinal wall, contributes to the maintenance of this protective layer and generates metabolites that have several beneficial effects on metabolism and immunity.

Gut microorganisms boost motivation to exercise

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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25 January 2023

In mice, certain species of gut bacteria produce molecules that activate nerves that are connected to the brain, thereby stimulating reward circuits associated with exercise.

Modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions to prevent cardiometabolic diseases

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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24 May 2021

The results of recent studies suggest that modulation of the gut microbiota by dietary interventions (Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting) could be a new preventive and therapeutic approach for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Insufficient dietary fibre intake harms the gut microbiota and the immune system’s balance

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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7 October 2020

An insufficient intake of dietary fibre has a detrimental effect on the gut microbiota and promotes the development of allergies and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Plant-based meat substitutes reduce certain cardiovascular risk factors

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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1 September 2020

Replacing meat with plant-based meat substitutes significantly decreases certain cardiovascular risk factors according to a randomized, controlled study conducted at Stanford University.

A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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29 March 2020

Researchers have identified a new metabolite derived from the gut microbiota, phenylacetylglutamine, which is associated with cardiovascular disease through a mechanism of hyperactivation of blood platelets.

Effectiveness of exercise to prevent and mitigate diabetes: An important role of the gut microbiota

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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1 February 2020

In overweight, prediabetic and sedentary men, exercise induced changes in the gut microbiota that are correlated with improvements in blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.

Eggs: To consume with moderation

Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

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2 September 2019

A recent study found a significant, albeit modest, association between the consumption of eggs or dietary cholesterol and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.

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