[Intestinal microbiota - a vital "organ" with manifold functions].

Konturek P, Konturek K, Zopf Y, Harsch IA (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

MMW Fortschritte der Medizin Springer

Book Volume: 162

Pages Range: 9-14

Journal Issue: Suppl 4

DOI: 10.1007/s15006-020-0228-y

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The intestinal microbiota must be seen as an elementary component of our health. METHOD: Review article RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: An abnormal gut microbiota (dysbiosis) plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of functional and inflammatory bowel diseases. It is often also associated with diseases outside the intestine. The exact causality remains unclear ("chicken and egg problem"). With the help of prebiotics, probiotics or fecal microbiota therapy, relevant therapeutic effects can be achieved in chronic, dysbiosis-associated diseases. The choice of the preparation depends on the clinical symptoms, the duration of the treatment depends on the particular clinical picture.

Authors with CRIS profile

Yurdagül Zopf Professur für Integrative Medizin mit dem Schwerpunkt Ernährungsmedizin (Stiftungsprofessur der Hector Stiftung II gGmbH)

Involved external institutions

Thüringen-Kliniken "Georgius Agricola" DE Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Augsburg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Konturek, P., Konturek, K., Zopf, Y., & Harsch, I.A. (2020). [Intestinal microbiota - a vital "organ" with manifold functions]. MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 162(Suppl 4), 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s15006-020-0228-y

MLA:

Konturek, Peter, et al. "[Intestinal microbiota - a vital "organ" with manifold functions]." MMW Fortschritte der Medizin 162.Suppl 4 (2020): 9-14.

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