COVID times are long gone and regular viral infections are back since people started stepping out in crowded places, without masks or diligent use of sanitisers. While a healthy diet and lifestyle are a no-brainer when it comes to building your immunity against viral illnesses, one particular measure that you can take is including probiotics in your daily meals.
In recent years, the spotlight on probiotics has grown, with numerous studies highlighting their potential health benefits. One such study published in the journal ‘Current Opinion in Gastroenterology’ found that probiotics help maintain homeostasis in the body including innate immunity. While traditionally recognized for their role in gut health, this research suggests that probiotics may also play a pivotal role in supporting the immune system and combating viral infections.
To know more about this link, the OnlyMyHealth team spoke to Dr Manjusha Agarwal, Senior Consultant Internal Medicine Global Hospitals Parel Mumbai.
What Are Probiotics?
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