"Diets rich in fish oil versus diets rich in lard (e.g., bacon) produce
very different bacteria in the guts of mice, reports a study published
August 27 in Cell Metabolism. The researchers transferred these
microbes into other mice to see how they affected health. The results
suggest that gut bacteria share some of the responsibility for the
beneficial effects of fish oil and the harmful effects of lard."
Even though this study involved mice, the next step is to do human studies. In reality, I think the "Great American Diet" eaten by so many millions of people shows, in effect, that this result can been seen in humans, too.
What we eat creates our gut microbiota (bacterial) environment. The composition of our microbiota determines both how we absorb and assimilate what we eat as well as determining the state of our immune system. The state of our immune system determines our level of health and wellness. Studies show it's that simple. Unfortunately, the repair and re-balancing of our gut is neither simple nor easy, especially for those already experiencing immune system dysfunction (see my six part series about weight loss last month).
I'm here to help anyone who wants or needs it.
Dr. Esther
drkollars@gmail.com
fixdhealthcare.com
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