This probiotic may protect against a dangerous toxin in many household items

tomwt — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:40:58 +0000

This probiotic may protect against a dangerous toxin in many household items tomwt Tue, 11/26/2024 - 08:40 More CNAS in the Media Chris Melore | StudyFinds November 26, 2024

STUDYFINDS - A simple yogurt supplement could help protect people from the hidden dangers lurking in everyday household items. A groundbreaking study from the University of California-Riverside is offering hope for those worried about our exposure to pervasive fire-retardant chemicals.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are everywhere. They’re in your couch, a child’s car seat, electronic devices, and countless other products designed to resist catching fire. However, these ubiquitous chemicals come with a dark side: they can disrupt hormones, persist in the environment, and potentially harm developing bodies.

The research, published in the Archives of Toxicology, reveals a surprising defender against these toxic intruders: Limosilactobacillus reuteri (LR), a probiotic found in common foods like yogurt, sourdough bread, kimchi, and sweet potatoes.

“Exposure to PBDEs during the perinatal period produces autistic-like behavior and metabolism syndrome in mice,” explains lead researcher Margarita C. Curras-Collazo in a university release.

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Common flame retardant chemicals cause mice offspring to develop diabetes

Site Factory admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:51:10 +0000

Common flame retardant chemicals cause mice offspring to develop diabetes Site Factory admin Thu, 12/03/2020 - 08:51 More CNAS in the Media Staff | IFL Science November 13, 2020

IFL SCIENCE - Chemicals commonly used in flame retardants can lead to diabetes in the offspring of female mice exposed to them, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The substances are known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs).

For the study, the scientists exposed mice to low levels of PBDEs during their pregnancy and lactation. The levels are believed to be comparable to average human environmental exposure during a similar period. While some of the mouse mothers developed glucose intolerance, their female offsprings were significantly more affected by glucose intolerance, which is a hallmark of diabetes in humans.

“This study is unique because we tested both the mothers and their offspring for all the hallmarks of diabetes exhibited in humans,” corresponding author of the study Dr. Margarita Curras-Collazo, from UC Riverside (UCR), said in a statement. “This kind of testing has not been done before, especially on female offspring.”

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