Beloved,
I wish above all things that thou mayest...be in health
3 John 1:2
“The potential influence of the human microbiome, consisting of over 3 million genes and on the order of 1014
microorganisms, on health and well-being is profound,” said Western New
England University’s Professor John Pezzuto.
“Over the past two decades, remarkable strides in microbiome research
have provided the tools and knowledge to allow meaningful investigation
of the influence of this ‘tissue’ on human health and disease.”
“Based on human clinical trials, or studies conducted with animal
models, results have suggested an array of responses mediated by the
grape on atherosclerosis, inflammation, cancer, gastrointestinal health,
CNS effects, osteoarthritis, urinary bladder function, and vision.”
During the grape consumption phase of the study subjects ate 2 1/4 cups of grapes per day.
Changes were seen in the amounts of bacteria detected and in enzyme levels and biological pathways.
The analysis of a subgroup of subjects showed unique patterns of microbe distribution.
“The gut microbiome communicates with all of our organs. We call this the gut-organ axis,” Professor Pezzuto said.
“Our study showed that grapes actively impact the gut microbiome
causing shifts in the intricate interactive networks and thus subtly
changing the gut microbiome and the resulting chemicals it produces.”
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