Gut hormone doubles as immune regulator for the fungal microbiome

By 2023-08-03T18:01:00

Candida This is a medical illustration of Candida sp fungal organisms CDC Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit

Source: CDC Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit

Research shows that a gut hormone called peptide YY also plays a vital role in maintaining the health of the gut microbiome by preventing helpful fungi from turning into more dangerous, disease-causing forms.

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