Mercola.com
Call Toll Free: 877-985-2695

Subscribe to The World's #1 Natural Health Website
Hide this Hide this

Can Probiotics Prevent the Development of Celiac Disease?

Posted By Dr. Mercola | February 20 2012 | 1133 views

Celiac disease is caused by intolerance to gluten. Both environmental factors and the composition of the bacteria in your gut may have critical roles in the onset of celiac disease.

Researchers recently created a mouse model for celiac disease to study the influence of probiotics on the development of the ailment.  The mice were fed the probiotic strain Saccharomyces boulardii KK1, and the disease progression began to reverse.

According to the study, as reprinted on the website Green Med Info:

“The selected probiotic treatment reversing disease development will allow the study of the role of probiotics as a new therapeutic approach of [celiac disease].”

Sources:

Republish this article

 

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Mercola and his community. Dr. Mercola encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Mercola and his community. Dr. Mercola encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

© Copyright 1997-2012 Dr. Joseph Mercola. All Rights Reserved.