«One species we looked at, the thief ant (Solenopsis molesta), had the most powerful antibiotic effect of any species we tested — and until now, no one had even shown that they made use of antimicrobials,» says Adrian Smith, co-author of the paper, an assistant research professor of biological sciences at NC State and head of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences» Evolutionary Biology & Behavior Research Lab. (sciencedaily.com)
This is likely because of historical folklore concerning ginger's natural antibiotic effects which help prevent food poisoning. (thehealthyhomeeconomist.com)
Sulforaphane also offers direct antibiotic effects against H. pylori, a bacteria that causes peptic ulcers and stomach cancer, according to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (healthyeating.sfgate.com)