Researchers Show That Molecule Produced by Gut Bacteria May Help to Regulate Immune Response in National Multiple Sclerosis Society
March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
NEW YORK, March 19 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
Researchers in Germany showed that proprionic acid - a short chain fatty acid (a molecule produced by gut bacteria) - is reduced in people with MS and is associated with changes in the composition of gut bacteria ("gut microbiome"). In a 14-day clinical trial, they added proprionic acid supplements to ongoing MS medications in 91 people with MS and showed increases in immune cells call . . .
Researchers in Germany showed that proprionic acid - a short chain fatty acid (a molecule produced by gut bacteria) - is reduced in people with MS and is associated with changes in the composition of gut bacteria ("gut microbiome"). In a 14-day clinical trial, they added proprionic acid supplements to ongoing MS medications in 91 people with MS and showed increases in immune cells call . . .