Saturday 24 June 2017

High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn's disease symptoms: Results could lead to new anti-inflammatory probiotics

High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn's disease symptoms: Results could lead to new anti-inflammatory probiotics

A high fat diet may lead to specific changes in gut bacteria that could fight harmful inflammation -- a major discovery for patients suffering from Crohn's disease, research indicates. Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel syndrome, causes debilitating intestinal swelling, cramping, and diarrhea. The disease affects half a million people in the United States, but its cause is yet unclear.

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