HPRM-205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Dementia, Bacterial Outer Membrane, Drug Withdrawal
22 Aug 2018
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Nutrition debate: h. pylori: could the same germ makes us sick and keeps us well: pylori: Bacterium that has resided in human gi tract for ten thousands of years. It can increase risk for ulcers, stomach cancers, iron deficiency anemia. It affects 20% of the population in developing nations and 90% of the population in developing world. This can be explained by use of antibiotics. Antibiotics used routinely on children in developed nations kill the targeted microbe. Reduced risk of gerd reflux) and esophageal cancer. Higher levels of h. pylori associated with lower levels of ghrelin. Men tend to drink more than women. Heavy drinking -- large daily quantities due to addiction. Moderate drinking -- one drink per day women) and two drinks per day men) Studies report that it can decrease the risk of heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. Influence of age: health benefits observed in middle age adults.
