Recently, a team based out of New Zealand published a study that indicates they have found a pathway within cells that has the potential to help the body improve its immune system and help to more efficiently fight against chronic inflammation and infectious illnesses and disease.
The study was published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Although a lot more research is needed here, there’s hope that this research could potentially help doctors to improve upon how those suffering from chronic inflammation and other illnesses are treated. Hopefully, this can help many people live a higher quality of life moving into the future.
The team found that a molecule derived from glucose existing within the human body’s cells can potentially stop bacteria from growing. The team believes that this finding could help a lot of people live a better life with less risk of illness and pain.
A molecule called ribulose-5-phosphate has a profound impact when it comes to fighting bacteria. It partners with other immune systems within the body and has the ability to fight off E. coli and prevent infections from spreading within the body. It also has the ability to lead other cells when it comes to preventing inflammation from spreading. This has the ability to limit chronic pain and stop things like sepsis, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis from worsening.
E. coli especially can cause severe issues in the elderly. This bacteria is responsible for issues like many urinary tract infections and sepsis. Taking steps to prevent this from becoming a major issue in the senior population can go a long way toward improving the quality of life that the elderly experience–especially those that have been prone toward experiencing chronic health issues.
This is a big step forward in the world of medicine, but it doesn’t have an immediate impact on the elderly people in our lives. Senior care needs to focus on immediate needs, and not what-ifs. There’s the potential that this can have a profound impact, but immediate needs also need to be addressed.
That’s where having a strong team on your side right now can help. The right team can help you to know what your options are when it comes to care and help you get connected to them. The right team can help you and your loved ones meet needs that might arise from a chronic illness or disability. The world of senior care can be overwhelming, but a professional can make this easier.
We’d be happy to talk with you about senior care and how it might benefit your family. We know that each situation is unique, and that can make the search for care tough. But when you find the right care service, one that can meet your unique set of needs, the search becomes very much worth it. Hopefully, we’re the right service for you and your family. But if not, we’re glad to get you pointed in the right direction. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation and get the conversation started.
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