MARCH 9, 2022

Probiotics May Help Prevent Respiratory Infections in Overweight People

By Adam Leitenberger

Originally published by our sister publication, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

Use of a daily probiotic may protect overweight people from upper respiratory tract infections, according to new research from investigators at Imperial College London. The effect was particularly strong in obese patients and those over age 45 years.

The findings suggest that probiotics could be a useful new strategy for preventing respiratory infections in these vulnerable populations, said