Scientists find a natural gut compound that helps heal the intestine

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ScienceDaily

What happened

A natural compound produced by gut bacteria after digesting foods such as pomegranates, walnuts, and berries may help repair and protect the intestinal lining.

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  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:13:50 UTC.

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