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"Unsurprising
there has been a lot of coverage of hayfever in the press recently; as
tree pollens are still prevalent coupled with the start of the grass and
weed pollen season. For many people the symptoms can really affect
quality of life, causing misery to approximately 16 million people in
the UK. However new research in Germany and Australia suggests that a
simple live bacteria supplement containing Lactobacillus acidophilus can
reduce symptoms such as watering and itchy eyes and a blocked or runny
nose. Increasing the diversity of the gut microbiome seems to influence
immune function and inflammation, both key factors in the development of
allergies such as hayfever. Link to Article / Link to Article
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Improving
the diet can also be useful for hayfever symptoms. Increasing fruits
and vegetables, especially foods such as onions, apples and kale
increases the intake of Vitamin C, which can contribute to normal immune
function. These foods also contain polyphenols such as quercetin,
lutein and beta-carotene, which influence the gut microbiome,
inflammatory response and the production of histamine. Adding ginger and
plenty of oily fish will also boost the production of compounds to help
reduce inflammation even further." Lamberts Link to Article
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