Crab and Other Crustacean Shells May Hold the Key to Preventing and Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 08:30
in Health & Medicine
Microparticles in crab, shrimp and lobster shells have anti-inflammatory mechanisims that that could lead to the development of novel preventive and therapeutic strategies for those who suffer from IBD. Since these shells are abundant and a major waste in the seafood industry, they may provide an alternative to costly drugs that don't always work.