Und die TCM hat doch Recht! Neueste Erkenntnisse zur Beziehung Lunge-Dickdarm-Haut

Zusammenfassung

Die Rolle der physiologischen Darmflora bei der Pathogenese und Therapie von Allergien und Asthma bronchiale wird derzeit weltweit heftig diskutiert und zeigt somit wissenschaftlich die Beziehung zwischen Lunge, Dickdarm und Haut auf, die von der TCM schon seit 4000 Jahren empirisch beobachtet wird.

Abstract

Recent scientific findings support the TCM approach proclaiming a connection between the yin-organ lung, the yang-organ large intestine and the skin. The commensal gut microflora is discussed to affect the development of the immune system in early childhood by stimulating Th 1 cells to downregulate the Th 2 immune response, in order to create a Th 1/Th 2 balance which is necessary to prevent the child from allergies. In addition, stimulation of the GALT (Gut associated lymphoid tissue) via probiotics might also influence immune modulation even in existing atopy because of their ability to enhance production of IL-10 and transforming growth factor β 1 (TGF-β1), both anti-inflammatory cytokines, that might have an essential role in dampening allergen-induced responses.

Schlüsselwörter

Physiologische Darmflora - Allergie - Neurodermitis - Asthma bronchiale - Probiotika

Keywords

Intestinal microflora - allergy - atopic eczema - asthma bronchiale - probiotics

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