Marco Lab
marcolab-ucd.bsky.social
Marco Lab
@marcolab-ucd.bsky.social
Lactic acid bacteria and Gut health research lab led by Dr. Maria Marco at University of California Davis
This review explores the incredible diversity, functions, and impact of lactobacilli across fermented foods, probiotics, and host interactions. From metabolic versatility to immune modulation, these microbes do more than we ever imagined!
#Lactobacillus #Nutrition #Probiotics #HostMicrobeInteraction
July 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut
A new UC Davis study suggests that sauerkraut could help protect your gut, an essential part of overall health.
www.ucdavis.edu
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The study found that sauerkraut, whether store-bought or prepared at a laboratory scale, exerts intestinal barrier protective effects, likely mediated by fermentation-derived metabolome – further research to study contribution of specific metabolites on intestinal barrier function is needed
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM