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Relationship Between Diet and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review

Relationship Between Diet and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review

by Gut Heroes | Oct 25, 2017 | Research

Tatiana V. Macfarlane, Hadeel M. Abbood, Ejaz Pathan, Katy Gordon, Juliane Hinz, and Gary J. Macfarlane Published: 25th October 2017 Abstract: “The question of whether diet plays a role in the onset of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or can affect the course of the...
Relationship Between Diet and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review

Role of Glutamine in Protection of Intestinal Epithelial Tight Junctions

by Gut Heroes | Mar 25, 2015 | Research

Published: 25th March, 2015Authors: RadhaKrishna Rao and Geetha Samak In Summary: Disruption to gut barrier function could play a crucial role in autoimmune diseasesL-Glutamine is an amino acid which helps maintain mucosal integrity (gut barrier function)There’s...

The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System in the Context of Infectious Diseases Throughout Life and the Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Treatment Strategies

by Gut Heroes | Jan 6, 2015 | Research

Published: January, 2015. Authors: Selma P. Wiertsema, Jeroen van Bergenhenegouwen, Johan Garssen and Leon M. J. Knippels In Summary 70% – 80% of your immune cells live in your gut The microbiota (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa) in your gut has to...
Relationship Between Diet and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review

Raised Incidence of Ankylosing Spondylitis Among Inuit Populations Could Be Due to High HLA‑B27 Association and Starch Consumption

by Gut Heroes | Nov 11, 2014 | Research

Taha Rashid · Clyde Wilson · Alan Ebringer Published: 11th November 2014 Abstract: “Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis mainly affecting the spinal joints. It would appear that the most likely causative agent in the development of AS...
Relationship Between Diet and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Systematic Review

Increased Frequency of Restless Leg Syndrome in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

by Gut Heroes | Feb 25, 2014 | Research

Aslan Tekatas, Omer N. Pamuk Published: 25 February 2014 Objective: “To assess the prevalence of restless leg syndrome (RLS) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to investigate factors potentially associated with RLS.” Methods: “One...
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