Gut Bacteria Link to Diabetes and Liver Disease Uncovered

Canadian scientists discovered that a molecule produced by gut bacteria, D-lactate, fuels blood sugar and liver fat, contributing to diabetes and fatty liver disease. They developed a biodegradable polymer to trap D-lactate in the gut, which improved blood sugar control and reduced liver damage in mice, offering a new approach to treating metabolic diseases by targeting microbial fuel sources before they affect the body.