News tagged with lactic acid
Metabolomics key to identifying disease pathway: Research reveals lactic acid's role in lung disease
(Medical Xpress)—Expertise at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory contributed to the understanding of the role of cellular metabolism in the pathogenesis of a currently untreatable lung disease. This ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 14, 2013 |
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Study finds essential-oil blend reduces salmonella contamination
(Medical Xpress)—Oil and water may not mix, but a University of Georgia study found feeding chickens a blend of plant-based oils in their drinking water can help prevent salmonella contamination before the meat reaches ...
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Nov 15, 2012 |
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Glial cells supply nerve fibres with energy-rich metabolic products
Around 100 billion neurons in the human brain enable us to think, feel and act. They transmit electrical impulses to remote parts of the brain and body via long nerve fibres known as axons. This communication ...
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May 10, 2012 |
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Invisible helpers: How probiotic bacteria protect against inflammatory bowel diseases
Yoghurt has been valued for centuries for its health-promoting effects. These effects are thought to be mediated by the lactic acid bacteria typically contained in yoghurt. Evidence from recent scientific ...
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Apr 26, 2012 |
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Could a probiotic be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?
Scientists have been unclear for some time about how most probiotics work. A new study has found a scientific 'design' for a probiotic that could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease.
Inflammatory disorders
Oct 20, 2011 |
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Delayed onset muscle soreness a real pain after exercise
For the fitness-inclined, a hard workout can actually feel good: a chance to loosen up tight joints, sweat out the day’s stress and push through the burn of those last few reps.
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Oct 07, 2011 |
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Probiotic drinks help against allergies
Probiotic drinks such as Yakult and Vivit can alleviate the symptoms of pollen allergies, says Wageningen UR PhD scholar Yvonne Vissers. They do this by diminishing the amounts of certain proteins that cause hay fever. The ...
Health
Jun 16, 2011 |
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Healthy gut flora could prevent obesity
Poor gut flora is believed to trigger obesity. In the same way, healthy gut flora could reduce the risk. This has shown to be the case in tests on rats.
Medical research
May 25, 2011 |
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