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    Science Advances: Diet can prevent multiple sclerosis

    • Last Update: 2021-08-01
    • Source: Internet
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    The study was led by Dr.


    "Interestingly, previous human studies have shown that people with multiple sclerosis are deficient in these bacteria compared to people without multiple sclerosis," Mangalam said


    Soybeans, peanuts, chickpeas and other legumes all contain isoflavones


    Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the brain and spinal cord.


    Although the exact cause of multiple sclerosis is unclear, the complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors is believed to be the cause of the disease


    In the current study, Mangalam's team, including the first author Samantha Jensen, found that bacteria lacking in MS patients can suppress inflammation in a mouse model of MS


    Mangalam said: "This study shows that as long as isoflavone metabolizing gut bacteria exist in the intestine, the isoflavone diet may have a protective effect


    Samantha N.



     

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