Tag: lps
Another “paradox” – glucocorticoids cause inflammation, insulin blocks it
As many of my readers know, I am not a fan of the ubiquitous usage of both…
Endotoxin (LPS) causes Alzheimer Disease (AD)
I have made posts on this topic in the past, but it seems this most recent study…
Blocking endotoxin may reverse cognitive decline of aging
Another study implicating endotoxin (LPS) and its associated receptor (TLR4) in a phenotype of aging considered “normal”…
Endotoxin (LPS) drives obesity, diabetes and CVD in young people
It looks like medicine is starting to change course on its attitude to endotoxin (LPS). After claiming…
Cancer cells deprive immune cells of energy by devouring their mitochondria
In a description that could be a good plot for a horror-movie, the study below demonstrates that…
Endotoxin (LPS) may directly cause cancerization of normal cells
A very interesting new study, which confirms the direct causal role LPS has in chronic inflammatory diseases,…
PUFA required for periodontal disease, aspirin may help
It is common knowledge even among mainstream dentists that periodontal disease is caused by bacteria accumulating under…
Endotoxin (LPS) causes rheumatoid arthritis…and COVID-19
A great new study, which is perhaps the first to directly point the finger at endotoxin as…
Endotoxin (LPS) as a cause of liver disease, obesity and diabetes
The first article below is actually about praising fermented foods, which I don’t really agree with. So,…
Blocking the endotoxin receptor (TLR4) may prevent / treat hearing loss
I did a post a few months ago on the connection between tinnitus and serotonin – i.e….