Why are allergies increasing?
Posted 2 years ago by Soraya in General Health News
Asthma, hayfever, eczema and hives are all becoming more prevalent in developed countries. Today, 30% of the Western population suffer from allergies, compared to just 10% in 1980. Dr Guy Delespesse, a professor at the University of Montreal, says this phenomenon is down to excessive hygiene. Dr Delespesse explains that bacteria in the digestive system are key to good digestion, and also serve to 'educate the immune system.' - This process is key in the development of a child's immunity. Although our preoccupations with hygiene do protect individuals from pathogens, it also limits our exposure to beneficial microorganisms, or probiotics. Hence the microflora is not as rich and diversified as it used to be. Dr Delespesse on probiotics; 'Consuming probiotics during pregnancy could help reduce allergies in the child... They are not a miracle remedy, yet they are one of many elements that improve our diet and our health."
Reference: University of Montreal News
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