Potatoes rid of stomach ulcers - a scientific discovery

Scientists from the University of Manchester found in potato tubers unique molecules that have not even got its name. It appeared that these substances are able to inhibit the bacteria that trigger the development of inflammatory processes in the stomach effectively than antibiotics because unlike drugs to potatoes in bacteria do not produce resistance. Made a discovery helped fluke.

Gastric ulcer causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori. Japanese experts offer to get rid of them with the help of antibiotics. However, antibiotics negative impact on the intestinal microflora, which undermines the immune system, in addition there is always the risk of side effects. In addition, pathogens show a striking ability to adapt to highly potent drugs, doing drugs virtually useless for treatment.

Opening of microbiologists from Manchester gives optimism. The extraction process is yet unnamed molecule has now been patented, and perhaps soon 'Potato juice "will be used as a food additive, such as prebiotic culture in yoghurt drinks. According to them, this simple way everyone will be able to protect themselves from ulcers and heartburn stomach problems. Components potatoes, not only do not cause the development of bacterial resistance in pests, but also does not give side effects.

Ian Roberts, a professor of microbiology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, who worked on the discovery, says: "One of our employees during the Sunday dinner she heard from her grandmother her boyfriend that their generation potato juice used to treat stomach ulcers. The very next day, she began testing potatoes in laboratory. When I first heard about the idea of ​​using potatoes to treat ulcers, I was skeptical, but many plant foods contain interesting compounds, which we have to find. "

For reference:

peptic ulcer disease - a chronic disease, which is based on recurrent gastric ulcer   or duodenum. Typically, the ulcer occurs against a background of gastritis or inflammation in the duodenum. It occurs in people of any age, but most often between the ages of 30-40 years, men are affected 6-7 times more often than women. The symptoms of stomach ulcers are largely dependent on the age of the person and the location of the ulcer, and on individual sensitivity to pain. Basically, it's a pain in the epigastric region ("the stomach"), occurring after a meal. Also available sour belching, heartburn, nausea after eating (it is often accompanied by vomiting), loss of weight.

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