ScienceDaily·3 min read·medium
Scientists discover the one nutrient beneficial parasites can't live without
✦AI Summary
Researchers have discovered that intestinal worms require dietary fiber to maintain their anti-inflammatory properties in the human gut. Without sufficient fiber, these parasites enter a dormant state, which may explain the inconsistent results seen in past helminth therapy trials.
Intestinal worms may help reduce inflammation, but new research suggests they can only do so when they have enough dietary fiber to thrive. Without sufficient fiber, these worms enter a hibernation-like state and lose their ability to provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
sciencehealth
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in