New gut microbiome discovery: Sodium valerate could be key to reducing alcohol abuse
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Researchers have discovered that sodium valerate, a compound produced by gut microbes, reduces binge drinking and blood alcohol levels in mice, offering new hope for treating alcohol use disorders through the gut-brain connection.
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Original Title: New study has discovered that sodium valerate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut microbes, can reduce binge drinking behavior and blood alcohol levels in mice | This offers new insights into the gut-brain connection and suggests a novel treatment for excessive alcohol consumption.