Scientists have known for several years that genes can influence a person’s weight. One of the genes that is known to play a key role in regulating weight is MC4R, which codes for the melanocortin 4 receptor. This receptor acts like a switch in the brain to suppress appetite. People who have genetic variants that…

via Discovery of genetic variants could lead to new weight loss medicines — Solution To Dieting

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Akkermansia muciniphila is a mucin-degrading bacterium commonly found in human gut. Mucins are glycoprotein components of the mucous that coats the surfaces of cells lining the respiratory, digestive, and urogenital tracts. Increased mucin production occurs in many cancers (pancreas, lung, breast, ovary, colon and other tissues). Mucins are also over-expressed in lung diseases such as […]

via What is Akkermansia muciniphila? High and low values | Lab results explained — HealthMatters.io – Lab results explained

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisements

Desulfovibrio piger is part of a group called Sulfate-reducing bacteria (=SRB). SRBs are normal inhabitants of the intestine in humans. This group of bacteria can “breathe” sulfate rather than oxygen. SRBs have been suspected to contribute to gastrointestinal disease due to the production of hydrogen sulfide, which can be considered toxic to the gut epithelium. […]

via What is Desulfovibrio piger? High and low values | Lab results explained — HealthMatters.io – Lab results explained

Advertisements

Advertisement

Advertisement