These findings underline the potential of PPE in the treatment of intestinal diseases.
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Relationship between the metabolic pathways associated with low serum vitamin D levels and the neurodevelopment measure (the ASQ communication score)
Low levels of vitamin D were associated with changes in the metabolic networks of tryptophan metabolism, linoleic acid metabolism, and unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis.
Positive effects of the flavonol quercetin in COVID-19 or post-COVID-19 syndrome
Numerous studies demonstrated the positive effects of quercetin in in COVID-19 or post-COVID-19 syndrome, including direct inhibition of viral entry into the host cells, inhibition of viral replication, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory and neuroprotective effects.Â
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Anti-SARS-CoV-2 properties of natural products derived from plants, honey, and marine sponges
This study analyzes recent research on natural products derived from plants, honey, and marine sponges with properties against the SARS-CoV-2, as well as several potential mechanisms of their action,
Rosmarinic acid displayed a protective effect in an animal model of inflammatory bowel disease
The rosmarinic acid effectively reduces intestinal inflammation, intestinal flora dysbiosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress, cell death, and intestinal smooth muscle contraction abnormalities in an animal model of inflammatory bowel disease.
Breastfeeding restores microbial shift in the infant’s gut microbiota caused by the mode of delivery
Breastfeeding restored perturbation in the infant’s gut microbiota caused by the mode of delivery (Cesarean section), and reduced susceptibility to respiratory infections in the first months of the infant’s life.
Sex-specific association between ultra-processed foods and the increased risk of colorectal cancer
This study found a positive association between the overall consumption of ultra-processed foods and the increased risk of colorectal cancer in men. The association was limited to distal colon cancer.
The Western-type diet contributes to the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis in a clinically relevant mouse model
This study identified Blautia producta and its metabolite, 2-oleoylglycerol, as clinically relevant bacterial and metabolic mediators that promote the onset and development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
