They selectively target pathogenic bacteria while preserving commensal flora
Its not always as straightforward, or as safe, as it sounds
Overall, higher intake of total flavan-3-ols was associated with 13 % lower risk of CVD, 19 % lower risk of CHD, 5 % lower risk of stroke and 32 % lower risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
Persistent escalation of alcohol drinking in C57BL/6J mice with intermittent access to 20% ethanol
Reactive oxygen species also contribute to the activation of the NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome, which facilitates the maturation and secretion of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and IL-18, further amplifying inflammation (Dominic et al., 2022)
Medications (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, erythropoietin, phosphate binders)