Elevated glucose levels impair white blood cell function, reduce bacterial killing capacity, and in some cases create glucose-rich environments that promote bacterial growth
This extended activity is what drives their more noticeable effects on appetite, blood sugar regulation, and digestion
After a 2-week adaptation period, adult male Mongolian gerbils (initial weight: 70-80g) were divided into six treatment groups matched for body weight and the following treatment protocol was used throughout the duration of the study: Gerbils had free access to food and water ad libitum for 8 continuous weeks (daily water and food intake were monitored and replaced), which contained either no FM-VP4 (controls), or 2.0% or 4.0% FM-VP4 incorporated into their diet (n=6 for all treatment groups) (37)
However, many studies are still merely correlative
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