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Astragalus Plant Extracts as a Potential Remedy for Ulcerative Colitis
Jim Crocker
25th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Lanzhou University, China, found that Astragalus polysaccharides (APS1) significantly alleviate ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms
- APS1 promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and improves the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier
- APS1 reduces inflammatory markers and corrects gut microbial imbalances, supporting overall gut health and reducing inflammation
References
Main Study
1) Functional fractions of Astragalus polysaccharides as a potential prebiotic to alleviate ulcerative colitis.
Published 22nd May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132580
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