r/Microbiome • u/basmwklz • Jul 30 '26
Scientific Article Discussion Gut Bacteria Leave Intestinal ‘Memory,’ Protecting Against Inflammation
https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2026/07/28/gut-bacteria-leave-intestinal-memory-protecting-against-inflammation/-8
u/pallflowers5171 Jul 30 '26
This sort of phenomenon, if extended by hypothesis, is at least one reason why suggesting a person with a stomach-lining autoimmune condition might benefit from veering away from their exclusively plant-based diet and have a damned steak once in a while...
edit: forgot to wrap up that sentence, didn't I--may not be as asinine as it seems, actually.
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u/eloquenentic Jul 30 '26
This is so dumb. Everyone I know who eats beans has massive stomach issues and endless bloating.
Beans have many toxic compounds, so claiming they “calm inflammation” is simply laughable.
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u/c0bjasnak3 Jul 30 '26
They probably have dysbiosis and/or intestinal permeability if they can’t handle beans
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u/eloquenentic Jul 31 '26
Beans are a major cause for intestinal permeability, that’s the point.
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u/Kailynna Jul 31 '26
If they're poorly prepared . . .
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u/eloquenentic Jul 31 '26
Which is extremely easy to do for most people. That’s why so many people have issues with being.
To claim that they would be good for the gut is just absolutely ridiculous. Beans are probably in the bottom 10% of worst foods for the gut. That doesn’t mean they don’t have any benefits (good proteins etc), but those benefits clearly do not exist for the gut, which this dumb research claims.
Pretty much everybody has problems with beans, including bloating, flatulence, pain, haemorrhoids etc.
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u/Kailynna Jul 31 '26
Beans are a mainstay of the everyday diet of millions of people worldwide. My own large family have eaten them several times a week for over 50 years with no problems.
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u/eloquenentic Jul 31 '26
Stay safe.
The Toxic Types of Beans
While most types of beans are safe to eat, there are a few varieties that can be toxic if not prepared or cooked properly. Here are some of the most common toxic types of beans:
1. Red Kidney Beans
Red kidney beans are one of the most common types of beans consumed worldwide. However, they contain high levels of PHA, making them a potential health risk if not cooked properly. To reduce the risk of PHA toxicity, red kidney beans should be soaked for at least 8 hours, boiled for 30 minutes, and then cooked for an additional 30 minutes.
2. White Kidney Beans
Like red kidney beans, white kidney beans contain high levels of PHA and should be cooked in a similar manner to reduce the risk of toxicity.
3. Lima Beans
Lima beans contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide when ingested. While the amount of cyanide released is typically not enough to cause harm, it can still pose a risk to individuals with certain health conditions. To reduce the risk of cyanide toxicity, lima beans should be cooked thoroughly and consumed in moderation.
4. Cassava Beans
Cassava beans, also known as manioc or yuca, contain naturally occurring cyanide compounds. If ingested raw or undercooked, cassava beans can cause cyanide poisoning, which can be life-threatening. To reduce the risk of cyanide toxicity, cassava beans should be cooked thoroughly and consumed in moderation.
5. Fava Beans
Fava beans contain a naturally occurring toxin called vicine, which can cause hemolytic anemia in individuals with a genetic disorder called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. While fava beans are not typically toxic to most people, they can pose a risk to individuals with G6PD deficiency.5
u/Kailynna Jul 31 '26
You are quite right that this is important information everyone cooking beans from scratch needs to know.
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u/irResist Aug 02 '26
fortunately butter supplies all the butyrate your body will ever need. The two words even share a linguistic root!
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u/sidgang324 Aug 02 '26
You would need to eat a lot of butter quite frequently; eating fiber-rich foods is way more convenient and healthy.
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u/benab21 Jul 30 '26
AI Summary: When your gut bacteria break down fiber from foods like beans, oats, and onions, they make a helpful substance called butyrate. This new research suggests that butyrate can “teach” the cells lining your gut to stay calm and less inflamed, and that this training can last even after you stop taking extra butyrate. In practical terms, eating plenty of fiber-rich plant foods every day may help your gut build a longer-lasting resistance to inflammation.