Targeting the gut–lung microbiota axis by means of ahigh-fibre diet and probiotics may have anti-inflammatory effects inCOVID-19 infection

摘要

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) 1 is a 2019novel coronavirus, which only in the European area has led to morethan 300,000 cases with at least 21,000 deaths. This manuscript aimsto speculate that the manipulation of the microbial patterns throughthe use of probiotics and dietary fibers consumption may contribute toreduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system response inCOVID-19 infection.