Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu

ENN
Aug 3, 2017, 3:43 pm71 pts
Microbes that live in the gut don’t just digest food. They also have far-reaching effects on the immune system. Now, a new study shows that a particular gut microbe can prevent severe flu infections in mice, likely by breaking down naturally occurring compounds — called flavonoids — commonly found in…

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