Scientists from Oregon State University found that a substance derived from hops reduces the number of gut microbes associated with metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and dementia. The research was published in the journal microbiome.
A diet high in saturated fat leads to chronic, low-grade inflammation in the body, which leads to the development of metabolic syndrome. To be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, at least two of the following must be present: abdominal obesity (excessive accumulation of fat in the trunk and internal organs), hypertension, high blood sugar, low levels of “good” cholesterol, and high levels of blood sugar. triglycerides (fats). Metabolic syndrome is common in obese people and can increase the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia.
Gut bacteria have previously been shown to contribute to metabolic syndrome. ossilibacter. In a new study, scientists showed that the hops-derived compound xanthohumol reduced the number of these microbes in a mouse model and in laboratory cell cultures.
bacteria ossilibacter On a high-fat diet, fatty tissue increases inflammation in immune cells. Previous studies have shown that they are also associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, scientists hope that xanthohumol may be beneficial for this disease.
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