Helicobacter pylori Infection

Description

A bacterial infection of the stomach lining caused by Helicobacter pylori. Can lead to gastritis, ulcers, and increases the risk of stomach cancer.

Carbohydrate Dependency: Helicobacter pylori is carbohydrate-dependent, utilizing host glucose for metabolism and virulence. Weakens significantly during fasting or ketogenic/carnivore diets when glucose is restricted.

Root Causes

[ 1 ] Peter Doig et al. (1999) DOI PMCID PMID

Treatment Options

Susceptibilities

Sources

[1] Helicobacter pylori Physiology Predicted from Genomic Comparison of Two Strains
[ 1 ] Peter Doig et al. (1999) DOI PMCID PMID