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General , Prevention
🚭 VAPERS: WHAT THEY DON’T TELL YOU AND HOW THEY AFFECT YOUR HEALTH

Vaping has become a global phenomenon. It is associated with an image of modernity, discretion and personalisation: sleek devices, fruity or sweet flavours, and advertising targeted at young people and adults as if it were a lifestyle product. However, science warns us: vaping is not harmless and its effects can be devastating in a very short time. Despite vapers being on the market for only a few years, there is already solid evidence of short- and medium-term harm, as well as the emergence of a new serious respiratory syndrome: EVALI.

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Gut , Microbiota
AKKERMANSIA MUCINIPHILA: THE SENTINEL OF YOUR METABOLIC HEALTH YOU NEED TO KNOW

Akkermansia Muciniphila, an essential gut bacteria for the balance of metabolism and overall health. This microorganism stands out for its ability to regenerate the mucosal layer of the intestine, thereby strengthening the defensive barrier against toxins and reducing systemic inflammation. Here is a brief explanation of how to maintain adequate levels of this bacteria, which helps control body weight and prevents disorders such as type 2 diabetes or neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, it details how current lifestyle factors decrease its presence and offers strategies to stimulate its growth through a diet rich in polyphenols. Its specialised biochemical role in producing key metabolites that protect the integrity of the intestinal epithelium is also highlighted.

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