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·June 17, 2019·3 min read

Pomegranate compound with anti-aging effects passes human trial

Recent clinical trials show urolithin A, a compound derived from molecules in pomegranates, can slow the aging process. Urolithin A improves mitochondrial function following oral consumption.

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·July 2, 2018·4 min read

Compound Found in Green Tea and Wine May Block Formation of Toxic Metabolites

EGCG and tannic acid, polyphenols found in green tea and red wine, may help to effectively block the formation of toxic amyloid structures, researchers report. The findings may pave the way to developing new treatments for amyloid-related neurodegenerative disorders and genetic metabolic disorders.

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·June 8, 2016·7 min read

Metabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s Treatment

A drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·April 18, 2019·5 min read

Fish are accumulating certain antidepressants, antibiotics and sun cream components

Antidepressants, such as the SSRI amitriptyline, antibiotics associated with developmental problems and sun cream components are contaminating water, and are being accumulated in fish. Exposure to the medications has effects on the molecular level to the fish. Researchers say this poses a problem as consumption of gilt-head bream is on the rise, and there could be a risk of the contaminants reaching humans via diet.

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·January 12, 2019·4 min read

Metabolite Produced By Gut Bacteria From Pomegranates Reduces IBD

Researchers report UroA, a microbial metabolite derived from a compound found in pomegranates and berries, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease.

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·January 16, 2021·4 min read

Mothers of Children With Autism Found to Have Significantly Different Metabolite Levels

Two to five years after birth, mothers of children on the autism spectrum have several significantly different metabolite levels than mothers of typically developing children.

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·August 24, 2018·3 min read

Link Between Gut Bacteria and Eating For Pleasure Discovered

A new study reveals a link between elevates microbiome levels of indole and hedonic eating. Researchers report those with higher levels of indole are more likely to have food addiction and overeating disorders.

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·May 17, 2016·3 min read

Altered Purine Metabolism Linked to Depression

According to researchers, people with major depressive disorder could have altered purine metabolism.

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·April 10, 2019·5 min read

Breast milk analyses show new opportunities for reducing risk of childhood obesity

Maternal obesity is associated with differences in breast milk composition from that of mothers with a lower BMI. The variations of the metabolites may contribute to a higher risk of childhood obesity in children whose mothers are overweight. The findings point to a potential breast milk dependent mechanism for the mother-child transmission of obesity.

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·September 10, 2021·5 min read

Signs of Dementia Are Written in the Blood

Researchers identified 33 metabolic compounds in blood samples that differed between those with dementia and cognitively healthy older adults. 7 of the metabolites were elevated in dementia patients, while 26 were at lower levels compared to samples of those without dementia. Elevating levels of those metabolites could have a neuroprotective effect against dementia.

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·November 2, 2017·3 min read

Why Gut Bacteria and Gender May Impact Nicotine Addiction

Researchers reveal a surprising association between nicotine addiction and gut bacteria. Gender smoking patterns and the effect nicotine has on a person may be a result of how the gut-brain relationship is impacted by nicotine.