Photo: Imperial College London website. Imperial is partnering with biotechnology company EnteroBiotix on research into the potential of therapies based on the gut bacterial community.
Daily probiotic use was associated with fewer upper respiratory symptoms in overweight and older people, according to a study that suggests a potential role for probiotics in preventing respiratory infections.
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Bethesda, MD (May 14, 2021) Daily probiotic use was associated with fewer upper respiratory symptoms in overweight and older people, according to a study that suggests a potential role for probiotics in preventing respiratory infections. The study was selected for presentation at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2021. This is not necessarily the most intuitive idea, that putting bacteria into your gut might reduce your risk of respiratory infection, said Benjamin Mullish, MD, a lead researcher on the study and clinical lecturer in the Division of Digestive Diseases, Imperial College London, England, but it s further evidence that the gut microbiome has a complex relationship with our various organ systems. It doesn t just affect how our gut works or how our liver works, it affects aspects of how our whole body works.