Stomach ulcers could have handed in their chips - thanks to the humble potato.
Scientists at Manchester University have discovered spuds contain unique antibacterial molecules that can treat the condition.
Members
of the university’s microbiology team now hope the substance, dubbed
‘potato juice’ could go into production as a daily diet supplement.
Inspiration came as one of the department’s scientists tucked into a spud for Sunday lunch. It
led to the discovery of a key molecule which could both cure and
prevent the bacteria that lives in the stomach and causes stomach ulcers
and heartburn.
The
discovery is one of many being made by scientists at the university as
they try to develop the products and medicines of tomorrow.
Source - Daily Mail
