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A recent study warns that fecal transplants can pose risks if donor microbes do not match the recipient's gut environment, potentially disrupting metabolism and immune functions, but alternative methods like omni microbial approaches are being developed to improve safety.
New research indicates that fecal transplants may cause unintended health effects by allowing microbes to colonize incorrect parts of the digestive system, highlighting the need for more precise targeting in treatments and caution in expanding their use beyond C. diff infections.
This week's Well+Being newsletter covers topics such as the impact of high sodium intake on gut health, the benefits of indoor rowing, the concept of breakfast for dinner, and the potential of fecal microbiota transplants for treating certain health conditions. It also includes a tutorial on starting indoor rowing and highlights the joy of simple pleasures like a cat receiving a doctoral degree and dogs participating in a viral challenge.
The popularity of DIY fecal transplants (FMT) is on the rise, with individuals attempting the procedure at home after hearing success stories. FMT involves transplanting feces from a healthy donor into the intestines of a recipient to restore the natural microbial ecosystem and potentially alleviate certain medical conditions. However, experts urge caution as DIY FMT lacks the necessary safeguards and screening processes conducted by medical professionals. The procedure requires further scientific research to ensure safety and efficacy, as well as to understand the mechanism of action. While FMT holds promise for various disorders, attempting it without proper medical supervision poses significant health risks.
A world-first clinical trial has found that fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) from healthy donors are safe and show promise in improving the response to immunotherapy in patients with advanced melanoma. The study involved administering approximately 40 fecal transplant capsules orally to 20 melanoma patients before they started immunotherapy treatment. The combination of fecal transplants and immunotherapy was found to be safe, and 65% of patients who retained the donors' microbiome had a clinical response to the treatment. The study highlights the potential of targeting the microbiome to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy in melanoma patients.
The FDA has approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections. The new treatment from Seres Therapeutics provides a simpler, rigorously tested version of stool-based procedures that some medical specialists have used for more than a decade to help patients. The capsules are approved for adults 18 and older who face risks from repeat infections with Clostridium difficile, a bacteria that can cause severe nausea, cramping and diarrhea.
The US FDA has approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections, providing a simpler, rigorously tested version of stool-based procedures that some medical specialists have used for more than a decade to help patients. The new treatment from Seres Therapeutics is approved for adults 18 and older who face risks from repeat infections with Clostridium difficile, a bacteria that can cause severe nausea, cramping and diarrhea.
The US FDA has approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections. The new treatment from Seres Therapeutics provides a simpler, rigorously tested version of stool-based procedures that some medical specialists have used for more than a decade to help hard-to-treat patients. The capsules are approved for adults who face risks of repeat infections with Clostridium difficile, a bacteria that can cause severe nausea, cramping and diarrhea. The new capsules are approved for patients who have already received antibiotic treatment.