You are probably familiar with the gut-brain connection. But did you know that your gut and lungs are in constant conversation? Scientists call this connection the gut-lung axis. Both the gut and lungs are mucosal organs—while the gut absorbs nutrients from food, the lungs absorb gases like oxygen from the air.
Any alteration in gut microbiota composition can have health consequences, with the appearance of conditions such as asthma or allergies.
Strategies for prevention and treatment of children’s allergic disease through the gut microbiota
9 May 2018by Kristina Campbell
Teams of scientists from around the world envisage new solutions and methods for treating and preventing different kinds of allergic diseases, thanks to our gut microbiota and its preventive role.
What scientists could learn by studying the microbial exposures and gut microbiota of astronauts
26 Apr 2017by Kristina Campbell
A study of astronauts’ gut microbiota brings to light a possible inconvenience when all microbes are removed, as this endangers the gut microbiota and, thus, the astronauts’ health.
Fatty acids in fermented dairy products may positively influence gut microbiota
7 Dec 2016by Cristina Sáez
A team of Italian researchers, led by Mariangela Caroprese, from the Department of the Sciences of Agriculture, Food and Environment, from the University of Foggia (Italy), publish a review on the impact of dairy products on the gut microbiota.
Stuart Turvey: “The first 100 days of life are key to train the immune system and the right bacteria are needed”
26 Oct 2016by Cristina Sáez
Around 20% of children population in Western countries have asthma, the most prevalent child chronic health condition.
Four types of gut bacteria may protect children against asthma risk
25 Nov 2015by GMFH Editing Team
Previous studies with animals had suggested there was a link between the disease and our gut microbiota but this is the first time the relationship has been demonstrated in humans.
Man’s best friend may also be the worst enemy of asthma and childhood allergies
2 Apr 2014by GMFH Editing Team
A new study recently published in PNAS reinforces this theory and suggests that this protecting effect is due to the changes undergone by the microbial community living in the digestive tract, the gut microbiota.
