It is a known fact that microbes on farms protect children from asthma and allergies. But, even non-microbial molecules can have a protective effect. New research from the University of Zurich opens up opportunities for transferring the protective effect of farms to all children.
Source: Pork, July 17, 2017.
Early childhood contact with animals and the consumption of food of animal origin seems to regulate the inflammatory reactions of the immune system,” says immunologist Frei. His study shows that a non-microbial substance, a sialic acid, is responsible for this mechanism.