Whole-body vibration changes the microbiome, lowers inflammation

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The experiments revealed various changes as a result of WBV. A crucial finding was a 17-fold increase in a gut bacterium that plays a key role in inflammation.

The bacterium goes by the name of Alistipes, and its role is to raise levels of short-chain fatty acids — compounds that lower inflammation in the gut. Previous research has found low levels of the bacterium in people with Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease, explain the researchers.

It would work very similar to a shaking incubator that is used to grow bacteria samples in labs.

So you’re saying riding my lawn mower every week is beneficial?! Score!

Huh. Interesting! They have one of these machines in my gym. Maybe I’ll give it a try

I have seen different vibrating contraptions marketed as cure-all devices over the years. A coworker was trying to rope people into one of those multi-level marketing schemes with a vibrating pillow if I remember correctly. Didn't catch on. If you check out Amazon they have a platform type vibrating device and people seem to really like them, especially as an alternative to traditional exercise.

@ipoop that was the first thing I thought of.

@DB I wondered if a local massage on the gut with a vibrating neck-massager would have the same effect.