(Natural News) A fat molecule found in Mycobacterium vaccae, a soil-dwelling bacterium, is behind its potent anti-stress effects, according to a recent study. Published in Psychopharmacology, it revealed that a lipid called 10(Z)-hexadecenoic acid in M. vaccae inhibits inflammation in the brain. The researchers behind the study also reported that cells became more resistant to inflammation upon exposure to […]

(Natural News) The health industry is full of diets, exercises and therapies for stress relief. But researchers from the U.S., Hungary and the U.K. suggest a more down-to-earth stress buster – with dirt. In their study, which was published in the journal Psychopharmacology, the team found that Mycobacterium vaccae, a bacterium found in soil, produces an anti-inflammatory fatty acid that can reduce […]

(Natural News) Home gardening is a popular stress-relieving hobby: it offers many benefits, such as letting you spend more time outdoors and being a source of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a study, gardening’s therapeutic benefits may be due to Mycobacterium vaccae (M. vaccae), which is bacteria found in the soil. The study, which was published […]