Effects of controlled airtight environment on human health and the health care functions of Auricularia auricula

Objective To review the effects of controlled airtight environment on health and the health care functions of Auricularia auricular. Literature resource and selection The related research papers and reviews in this field published at home and abroad. Literature quotation Sixty-four published papers and reviews were cited. Literature synthesis The effects of controlled airtight environment, such as space station, on human health were analyzed, including on body bone metabolism, immune function, cardiovascular system, digestive system and gut microbiota. In addition, the health conditioning advantages and mechanism of using Auricularia auricula for the personnel in controlled airtight environment for protecting bone loss, immune-strengthening, anti-radiation, anti-hypoglycemia, anti-hypolipidemia, anti-thrombotic, relieving constipation, and modulating gut microbiota were also elaborated. Conclusions Auricularia auricula, as a kind of Chinese precious health food combining medicinal and food functions, is expected to improve the health and work efficiency of the personnel in controlled airtight environment by ingesting as supplementary food. It has broad application prospects for the personnel worked in controlled airtight environment. Key words: Environment, controlled; Auriculariaceae; Physiological functions; Gut microbiota