All articles tagged with #colitis
Originally Published 4 months ago — by PsyPost
A rat study suggests that creatine supplementation can reduce gut inflammation and protect brain function, potentially easing both physical and mental symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, with some benefits more pronounced in females.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Medical Xpress
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have identified a mechanism that causes severe gastrointestinal problems with immune-based cancer treatment and found a way to deliver immunotherapy's cancer-killing impact without the unwelcome side effect of colitis. They discovered that colitis developed due to the composition of the gut microbiota, which caused immune T cells to be hyper-activated while regulatory T cells that put the brakes on T cell activation were deleted in the gut. By removing a specific domain in the immune checkpoint antibodies, they were able to achieve a strong anti-tumor response without inducing colitis. This work provides a potential solution to prevent colitis while preserving the anti-tumor effect of immunotherapy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SciTechDaily
A study conducted at the University of California, Riverside has found that high consumption of soybean oil, which is commonly used in cooking, can lead to an increase in harmful bacteria in the gut, potentially causing colitis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The linoleic acid in soybean oil was identified as the primary concern, negatively affecting the gut microbiome and causing the intestinal epithelial barrier to become porous. The researchers recommend reducing soybean oil consumption and opting for healthier alternatives like olive oil, coconut oil, and avocado oil.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Medical Xpress
Researchers have developed a microgel delivery system for probiotics that can treat intestinal inflammation without side effects. The system protects "good" bacteria while actively clearing out "bad" ones. The microgel spheres allowed probiotics to proliferate in the intestine without any side effects in a colitis mouse model, showing that the delivery system could be a viable treatment strategy for certain intestinal diseases, such as Crohn's disease.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Content creator Veronica B has opened up about her 16-year-long health battle with colitis and Crohn's disease, which led to her being in and out of treatment and missing out on school camps, sports, and family outings. She hopes to raise awareness about the misconceptions surrounding inflammatory bowel disease and help others get support. Veronica is hosting a fundraising dinner event at Hurricanes Grill in Brighton Le Sands on May 10, with all profits going to Australian Crohn’s & Colitis Association.