Chair of Environmental Health Mechanisms and Exposomics
Our research focus lies on the identification, prevention, and mechanistic investigation of environmental- and nutrition-related health risks. We are particularly interested in sustainable, plant-based diets and their bioactive components in the context of promoting healthy aging as well as mitigating climate change–related impacts on human health.
The gut represents a central interface between the environment and the organism and is furthermore connected through complex biological signaling cascades and communication pathways with other organs (e.g., the brain), as well as with other interfaces such as the lungs and the skin. When this barrier function of the gut is impaired by exogenous factors such as unhealthy dietary habits, environmental toxins, or psychological stress (leading to so-called leaky gut), inflammatory processes can occur that are closely associated with the pathogenesis of numerous chronic diseases, including metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular conditions.
Our goal is to understand the role of “leaky gut” in the pathogenesis of environmentally induced health disorders in humans and thereby contribute to the development of new prevention strategies. To elucidate the molecular mechanisms of these processes, we pursue a transdisciplinary research approach. We integrate clinical data with advanced human in vitro co-culture systems at the gut-organ interface and combine these with comprehensive bio-response measurements, particularly for the in-depth characterization of the gut microbiome, cellular aging, and immune defense.
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Study participants aged 63 to 80 wanted!
Brassi Plus
Eat healthy. Live healthy. Research together!
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We are looking for couples aged 63 to 80 with a typical, rather low-vegetable diet and an interest in research for healthy aging.
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What is it about?
We want to investigate whether a 4-day supplementation with a plant-based smoothie already has effects on your health. Your participation helps to gain new insights into healthy aging.
If fresh fruits and vegetables are not necessarily part of your daily diet, but you are curious whether even a small supplementation with a plant-based smoothie can have positive effects on your health, then take part in our study!
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Who can participate?
- Heterosexual couples living together (for at least 6 months)
- Age: 63 to 80 years
- Generally healthy, fit, and regularly use a smartphone
- A total of 2 study phases, each with a short (4-day) intervention period involving daily consumption of a vegetable-based smoothie
- Collection of stool and urine samples independently at home following instructions
- Collection of breath samples at the study center
- Diet tracking during the intervention phase
- Complete short questionnaires
- Exciting insights into your own health
- A contribution to important research on nutrition in aging
- Compensation of �125 upon completion of the study
- Simple instructions and personal support throughout the entire study!
Fill out the registration form now:
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Professorate for the Study of Environmental Mechanisms Affecting Health
伟德国际_伟德国际1946$娱乐app游戏ical Faculty
UNIVERSITY OF AUGSBURG
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Prof. Dr. Evelyn Lamy
Specialist Toxicologist (ERT)
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Postal address:
Universit?tsstra?e 2
86159 Augsburg
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Email: evelyn.lamy@med.uni-augsburg.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 821 598 - 6455
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Visitor address: Neus?sserstra?e 47, 86156 Augsburg
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