I don’t believe I’ve ever reblogged another blogger’s posting before, but there are many other wonderful, like-minded health-obsessed bloggers in the blogsphere, such as Emma Nutrition. I found this posting particularly interesting. I hope you find it worthwhile, too!
Scientists have discovered a link between high numbers of E. coli bacteria and colon cancer as well as the inflammatory bowel diseases Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Not only are E. coli levels high but they encode a toxin that damages the DNA in the cells of the gut lining. Approximately 66% of people with inflammatory bowel diseases and colon cancer carry E. coli compared to 20% in those who have a healthy colon. This isnt just any old E. coli though. Its E. coli that contains pks genes.
Dr Barry Campbell, co-author of the research at the University of Liverpool, said: “The research suggests that E. Coli has a much wider involvement in the development of colon cancer than previously thought. It is important to build on these findings to understand why this type of bacteria, containing the pks genes, is present in some people and not others.”
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So pleased you got so much from my post Moira. Thanks for reblogging it. It’s amazing to find such like-minded people out there as yourself. Much love and health to you
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