Scientists discover a soil bacteria that can protect against stress By Grace Olson for Prevention 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 inflammation and even prevent stress. Prevent stress by spending time with dirt While earlier studies have revealed the anti-inflammatory benefits of M. vaccae, researchers…
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