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Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests
- Latest finding: a high-protein diet markedly reduced cholera bacteria in mice, up to 100-fold.
- Casein and wheat gluten stood out as the top dietary triggers against cholera.
- Researchers say the mechanism involves blocking the cholera syringe-like toxin delivery system.
- Study is preclinical and conducted in mice; human effects are not yet known.
- Experts caution dietary changes should not replace vaccines or medicines yet.
- Researchers plan human trials to determine needed amounts of casein or gluten.
- World Health Organization notes cholera is preventable and treatable with vaccines and treatment.
- Researchers aim to explore human relevance given the current preclinical stage.
- Study authors suggest dietary prevention could complement other public health measures.
- Researchers are exploring human applicability after observing strong effects in mice.
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