Microflora – the future of medicine
The gut microbiota will revolutionize the medicine of tomorrow
Svetlana Maslova, Hi-tech+
According to a new report by an international team of scientists, the influence of intestinal bacteria on human health and the development of many diseases has a causal relationship and is confirmed by a large number of studies. They have collected the most relevant ones that prove that the future of medicine and the healthcare system is closely linked to the gut microbiota.
Numerous studies have shown a bidirectional interaction between the composition of gut bacteria, called the microbiota, and many organs, including the lungs, brain and skin.
In recent decades, scientists have increasingly found evidence that the composition of intestinal bacteria can determine or influence the development of rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, brain diseases, cardiovascular diseases, depression and many others. Scientists even find evidence that the growth of muscle mass and the effectiveness of cancer treatment is determined by the gut microbiota.
Now scientists from the International Society of Microbiota, which unites more than ten reputable scientific institutions from different countries, have published a new strategic report "Microbiotic Medicine: on the way to a clinical revolution", writes EurekAlert. In it, they collected the findings of the most relevant and significant studies over the past few years and came to the conclusion that the influence of microbiota will soon have a breakthrough impact on modern medicine.
Studies demonstrate that intestinal dysbiosis increases the risks of pathogenesis of many diseases — from the gastrointestinal tract, as a primary system, to metabolic, cardiovascular, neurological and autoimmune diseases.
Article by Gebrayel et al. Microbiota medicine: towards clinical revolution is published in the Journal of Translational Medicine – VM.
"This is an excellent report confirming that the future of medicine is closely linked to the quality of our microbiota and the fight against dysbiosis will be a huge problem," commented Marvin Edeas, founder of the International Society of Microbiota and co—author of the work. Meanwhile, in his opinion, artificial intelligence will raise microbiota medicine to an exceptional level, help to quickly detect dysbiosis and treat hundreds of diseases by correcting it.
For an ordinary person, these conclusions have several important meanings. For example, new disease treatment strategies are likely to increasingly target specific targets in the gut, but these results will not be available soon.
Meanwhile, it is already possible to improve intestinal health independently. First, change the diet in favor of a more balanced diet with lots of vegetables, fruits and greens. Secondly, reduce the use of antibiotics where possible. Disappointing data show that bacterial resistance, primarily due to the too frequent prescription of antibacterial drugs, leads to mortality outstripping mortality from HIV and malaria.
In the future, the main priority of scientists is to bring the thinking of both doctors and patients to a new level. Critical attention to intestinal health will be of great importance for the prevention of many diseases, they are sure.
Another study confirms the important role of nutrition in human health. Scientists have developed a model according to which it is possible to take concrete steps to correct the diet and live much longer. Their recommendations will benefit people of any age, but especially young people.
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