Diet and Sepsis: How Nutrition Influences the Gut Barrier and Immune Function

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Diet-and-Sepsis-How-Nutrition-Influences-the-Gut-Barrier-and-Immune-Function.aspx From intestinal microbes to the liver’s pathogen-clearing cells, researchers are investigating whether nutrition can influence the body’s response to severe infection. This article discusses emerging research on the relationship between sepsis, intestinal hyperpermeability, and dietary patterns. Animal studies suggest that dietary fiber and microbial metabolites can support intestinal and systemic immune defenses; however, clinical evidence that plant-rich diets prevent sepsis or improve survival remains insufficient.