GI Microbiota and Regulation of the Immune System

Language: English

Published by Springer New York, Springer US Aug 2008, 2008

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The idea that the microbial communities within the GI tract have a profound influence on general human health actually originated with Russian scientist Elie Metchnikov at the turn ofthe last century. Also known as the 'fatherofimmunol ogy', Metchnikovbelievedthat putrefactivebacteriain the gut were responsible for enhancing the aging process. He theorized that ingestion ofhealthy bacteria found in fermented foods could counteract toxic bacteria and was the key to good health. His theories concerning good bacteria and health can be found in his treatise 'The ProlongationofLife: Optimistic Studies'.Thesewritings promptedJapanesescientist Minoru Shirotatobegin investigationofhow fermentative bacteriaimprove health. He succeededin isolating astrainofLactobacillusthat could survive passage through the intestine, while promoting a healthy balance ofmicrobes. The 'Shirota strain' is still used today in the fermented beverage Yakult.It is clear from a commercial standpoint that these ideas have inspired the development of a probiotic industry, which has expanded greatly in the U.S. over the past 5-10 years. 168 pp. Englisch.…

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Title
GI Microbiota and Regulation of the Immune System
Author
Mairi Noverr
Publisher
Springer New York, Springer US Aug 2008
Publication year
2008
Condition
Neu
Binding
Buch
Language
English
ISBN 10
0387799893
ISBN 13
9780387799896
Item weight
479 grams
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248x175x14 mm

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