June 8, 2015

A recent study employing a mouse model observed that promoting healthy gut microbiota can prevent Metabolic Syndrome, which is a condition involving a large waistline, high triglycerides level, low HDL cholesterol level, high blood pressure, and high fasting blood sugar.  Altered gut microbiota promotes inflammation that leads to Metabolic Syndrome, therefore supplementation with Probiotics may be beneficial.

Here is the link to the entire article:

GI-Metabolic Link

As always,

Be well,

Diane Silverman R.Ph.
Ask The Pharmacist Group, LLC