PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION CHANGES GUT MICROBIAL DIVERSITY AND DERIVED METABOLITES IN SUBJECTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES

Protein supplementation changes gut microbial diversity and derived metabolites in subjects with type 2 diabetes

Summary: High-protein diets are promoted for individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).However, effects of dietary protein interventions on Disposible Skewers (gut-derived) metabolites in T2D remains understudied.We therefore performed a multi-center, randomized-controlled, isocaloric protein intervention with 151 participants following either 12-week

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Bad news about an old poison. A case of nicotine poisoning due to both ingestion and injection of the content of an electronic cigarette refill

There are increasing concerns about the escalating use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).In particular, smokers have been advised by important agencies such as the Cough Suppressants US Food and Drug Administration about the potential harm to the health of these products, being now considered as drug delivery devices.The leading issues suppor

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Differences in the biochemical content and radical scavenging activity of propolis from different parts of a Meliponula ferruginea hive

Research on stingless bee products has increased in recent years, and of particular interest is propolis because of its biological activities such as antioxidant and antimicrobial.However, there is paucity of information regarding intra-hive variations in the biochemical composition and biofunctional properties of this propolis.In this study, we in

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