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I read an interesting article recently about Cancer Scientist - Mel Greaves who's been working over the last 30 years in the field of children and leukaemia and has recently been knighted for his work. In the article it discusses the role of the immune system and impact of gut microbes on the immunity. As the number of type 1's being diagnosed is increasing year on year, it does raise the question on the relevance of type 1 diagnosis is in regards to gut microbes and immunity, I remember discussing this with a type 1 specialist at Bristol Hospital years ago who had attended a seminar which discussed the link between 'sterile' living and immunity in the modern age, the point was that if we don't come into regular contact with germs then our bodies are being rendered inefficient at dealing with an immune attack which could trigger type 1. There are of course other factors including previous illnesses as well as breast feeding and in this respect they all seem to be inter linked.
https://www.theguardian.com/science...JSx6LYEuEQv02kiIoOXMm0tKTkl1MlDvHpkI6ZX-cVOx8
I know this isn't a new topic however Mel Greaves work could have benefits for type 1 diabetes also and if he is successful in creating the right 'microbe' drink to help boost immunity then this could have positive benefits in reducing the incidence of type 1 diagnosis.
https://www.theguardian.com/science...JSx6LYEuEQv02kiIoOXMm0tKTkl1MlDvHpkI6ZX-cVOx8
I know this isn't a new topic however Mel Greaves work could have benefits for type 1 diabetes also and if he is successful in creating the right 'microbe' drink to help boost immunity then this could have positive benefits in reducing the incidence of type 1 diagnosis.