The gut microbiome can directly influence the levels of the hormone insulin. And the risk of developing diabetes also depends on them.
American biologists have found that there is a protein that is responsible for the functionality of insulin-synthesizing cells. And it is produced by intestinal bacteria. And the lack of this protein can provoke diabetes. Another confirmation of the indisputable importance of the intestinal microflora for our health has been received. Currently, some scientists even believe that the gut microbiome should be considered a separate human organ.
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However, it is not a separate organ, but a community of trillions of microorganisms that exists in symbiosis with all systems of our body. The work of our immunity depends on the intestinal microbiome, in particular, and it is extremely important in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The main inhabitants of the intestinal microflora are bacteria, and every year science receives more and more information about the important role they play.
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In order to regulate blood glucose levels, our bodies use the hormone insulin, which affects metabolism. Researchers from the University of Oregon have found that increasing the number of beta cells leads to greater diversification of the intestinal microbiome. In people with type 1 diabetes, it is less diverse. Thus, the connection between beta cells and the microbiome is very significant. (READ MORE)
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