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Gut microbiome can affect desire for alcohol
Gut microbiome can affect desire for alcohol Gut microbiome research has found a connection between Candida albicans, a fungus associated with alcohol use disorder, and the brain’s dopamine reward pathway. The study discovered that an overgrowth of Candida albicans increases levels of inflammatory molecules called PGE2, which can affect the desire for alcohol in mice. […]
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Bacteria may be key to the mystery of why you sleep
Bacteria may be key to the mystery of why you sleep Bacteria may play a key role in regulating our sleep patterns, according to new research that suggests a substance found in bacterial cell walls is present in the brains of mice and closely aligned with the sleep cycle. The study proposes a new paradigm […]
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Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient
Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient Most people in the U.S. get their vitamin D from Sun exposure. Stockbyte/DigitalVision via Getty Images You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays […]
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