Salt could be a key factor in allergic immune reactions

(Technical University of Munich (TUM)) Salt apparently affects allergic immune reactions. A team working with Professor Christina Zielinski at the Technical University of Munich has demonstrated in cell cultures that salt leads to the formation of Th2 cells. These immune cells are active in allergic conditions such as atopic dermatitis. The team also detected elevated salt concentrations in the skin of patients.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news