The “next big thing” in science (and medicine) is the concept of microbiome modulation to improve health and reduce (cure?) disease.
Below is just a short list of some areas in which the pharma and biotech industries are focusing – but some leaders in the nutrition industry are already harnessing the microbiome to support the gut-brain-axis and optimize mental wellness.
Oncology Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Renal Cancer, Bladder Cancer
Immuno-Inflammatory DiseasePsoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, Food Allergy, Type I Diabetes
Neuro-Inflammation/DegenerationMultiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease
Neuro-CNS Autism, Anxiety, Depression
Metabolism Malnutrition, Type II Diabetes, Obesity, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Heart Disease
Vaccines Oral vaccines for autoimmune disease, infectious disease, and cancer; conditioning responses to current vaccines