Researchers from the University of Manchester have found that breathing in sugar might stimulate the lung immune system to fight off infection. Professor Andrew MacDonald, who led the study, said: “It is possible that provision of glucose could increase inflammation to help protect against some lung infections. Lung inflammation is also linked to the potentially deadly effects of parasitic worm infections, a huge problem in Africa and Asia. (Image: PA)The research suggests that blocking sugar receptors on lung macrophages could help suppress such diseases. On the other hand, stimulating the cells with more sugar might help the immune system fight off bronchial infections responsible for coughing fits and pneumonia.

Source: Daily Mirror April 01, 2019 15:56 UTC