Author name: theodoros

Intestinal permeability: Beneficial process or leaky gut?

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The most common aspect of post-infectious IBS is a persistent increase in intestinal tight junctions (“leaky gut”) Article Highlights The evolutionary beneficial role of increased intestinal permeability during infection. Factors that disrupt intestinal barrier integrity, leading to leaky gut The connection between persistent intestinal permeability and post-infectious IBS Reasons behind incomplete restoration of intestinal permeability …

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Understanding IBS and Gluten Sensitivity

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Discover the link between IBS, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. The potential role of Pseudomonas in causing gluten-related irritable bowel syndrome Are you one of the millions suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and have yet to find relief? Discover the potentially game-changing role of a certain bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in causing or exacerbating IBS …

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Breast milk and bacteria: Upgrading the infant microbiome

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Breast milk and bacteria Upgrading the infant microbiome Baby and mom exchange gut bacteria through breast milk and saliva. This dynamic dance introduces beneficial microorganisms and prebiotics, fueling the early-life microbiome. Article Highlights Breast milk contains diverse beneficial bacteria that shape the infant microbiome, supporting overall health and wellness Breastfeeding reduces the risk of allergies, …

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The relationship between pregnancy, breastfeeding and gallbladder surgery

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Why women are more prone to gallstones and gallbladder surgery Gallstones are a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They are small, hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, a small organ located just below the liver. While anyone can develop gallstones, certain factors increase the risk, including being female, being over the …

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BDNF as a master regulator of cognitive function

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How simple daily activities compromise BDNF expression and cause functional symptoms like chronic fatigue, lack of concentration, fibromyalgia, reduced cognitive function, and even depression.  BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is a protein that is essential for the development and function of neurons in the brain. It is a member of the neurotrophin family of proteins, which …

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The forgotten nutrient for proper thyroid function

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and why seasonal diet matters for Hashimoto’s disease There are several diets for Hashimoto’s disease proposed over the years. Most of them focus on clean diets and Mediterranean style meals. But how individual foods contribute to thyroid health is highly neglected, and especially their molecular ingredients. And that’s where seasonality comes into the picture. Table …

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Screen time and autism spectrum disorders 

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Screen time and autism are inherently connected. Artificial light emmited by screens affects circadian genes and directly impacts neurotransmitters, hormones and creatine metabolism which is implicated in autistic symptoms​ All interventions aimed at improving autistic symptoms are primarily suppressive in nature, either by reducing the activity of certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, or by inducing …

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