gut microbiota
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Magnesium Supplements Could Protect Your Liver From Acetaminophen, New Research Suggests
Magnesium supplements might be able to blunt a well-known side effect of the painkiller acetaminophen, new research suggests. The study found evidence in lab animals that oral magnesium can prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage by affecting the gut microbiome. More research will be needed to confirm this potential protective benefit, however. Acetaminophen, either taken alone or…
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How a Common Fungus May Contribute to Digestive Issues
It isn’t just the bacteria in our gut that play an important role in keeping us healthy — yeasts and other fungi that live there are also key parts of the equation. But how exactly all these microbes interact with our bodies isn’t well understood. In new research involving mice, researchers found that a healthy…