Depleting microbiome with antibiotics can affect glucose metabolism

[Northerner]

A new study from the Salk Institute has found that mice that have their microbiomes depleted with antibiotics have decreased levels of glucose in their blood and better insulin sensitivity. The research has implications for understanding the role of the microbiome in diabetes. It also could lead to better insight into the side effects seen in people who are being treated with high levels of antibiotics. The study appeared in the journal Nature Communications on July 20, 2018.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180723155722.htm

 

[mikeyB]

That’s interesting, and I hope they do go on to identify which elements of the biome make the difference.

Then they can call it E. Coli.AntiMcDus.