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How and Why is this a top story? The only relation I can imagine is that the second most numerous group of neurons, first being the central nervous system, is
by catlikesshrimp 5y ago
How and Why is this a top story?
The only relation I can imagine is that the second most numerous group of neurons, first being the central nervous system, is located in the gastrointestinal tract.
- echelon 5y agoIt changes the gut microbiome, which may change expression and concentration of serum molecules such as lipoproteins. Lipoprotein complexes have been shown to extravasate into the brain tissues and may lead to inflammation and dysfunction. There are a whole host of mechanisms that could be involved, and we're only now beginning to tease this apart.
- RedBeetDeadpool 5y agoI mean isn't the concept fascinating? If you were guaranteed an extra year of life after stuffing a pint of little timmy's homemade rocky road ice cream up your butt, would you do it?
- Fezzik 5y agoI’m in your court - the fecal matter transplant (FMT) thing has always been fascinating to me. On top of additional years, what if an FMT could just make your years better: it could make it easier to lose weight, or ease depression, or positively alter cognitive abilities… a person’s ability to process nutrients appropriately seems like it could have immense positive benefits. And a healthy gut biome seems important in that regard.