Genome

The green Mediterranean diet remodels DNA methylation, stimulates metabolism

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A study published in the journal Metabolism describes the effect of a polyphenol-rich Mediterranean diet on epigenetic regulation. Study: A green Mediterranean diet rich in polyphenols improves epigenetic regulatory potential: the DIRECT PLUS randomized controlled trial. Image Credit: Antonina Vlasova / Shutterstock Background Chronic low-grade inflammation is considered to be a major feature of various … Read more

Gut control: Our microbiome\’s vitamin factory could redefine personal health

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In a recent study published in PLoS Pathogensresearchers explore the role of the human gut microbiome as a source of essential vitamins. Study: Can we microbially manage our vitamin intake for better health? Image Credit: Lallapie/Shutterstock.com Production of vitamins by the intestinal microbiota Vitamins are essential micronutrients required for various metabolic and regulatory processes in … Read more