Immunity
Natural Plant Compound Inhibits Drug-Resistant Candida Grow
Candida is a yeast often found on the skin and in the digestive tract of healthy people. Some species, such as Candida albicans, occasionally grow out of control and cause mild infections. In more serious cases, however, Candida can invade deep into the body and cause infections in the bloodstreamRead
Propolis May Boost Immunity and Combat Premature Aging in HIV Patients
A study published in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy shows that 500 mg per day of bee propolis can help mitigate some of the symptoms of HIV infection.
Medicinal Plant May Help Treat Drug-Resistant Malaria
A study published in ACS Omega, a journal of the American Chemical Society, finds that Labrador tea, a traditional herbal remedy, is effective against drug-resistant malaria.
Bacillus Probiotic Helps Eliminate Staph in the Gut
One particular probiotic strain found in supplements — Bacillus subtilis — was shown to dramatically reduce Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in the gut without killing off friendly bacteria, according to a study in Lancet Microbe. S. aureus is a bacterium commonly associated with skin infections. But if it enters theRead
Immune Support Protocol
The Holiday Season is here, which means seasonal immune system challenges are ready to strike. Now is an optimal time to support your patients’ immune system function. Our evidence-based Immune Support Protocol outlines easy diet and lifestyle changes your patients can make — and key nutrients they can take toRead
1 in 7 People Had Lyme Disease — But Didn’t Know It
You may have contracted Lyme disease at some point in your life and not even know it, according to a new study in BMJ Global Health. More than 14% of the world’s population — 1 in 7 people— most likely has, or has had, tick-borne Lyme disease, say study authors.Read
Inhibition of Group IIA Secretory Phospholipase A2 and its Inflammatory Reactions in Mice by Ethanolic Extract of Andrographis paniculata, a Well-known Medicinal Food
ABSTRACT/ Andrographis paniculata Nees is an important medicinal plant found in the tropical regions of the world, which has been traditionally used in Indian and Chinese medicinal systems. It is also used as medicinal food. A. paniculata is found to exhibit anti-inflammatory activities; however, its inhibitory potential on inflammatory GroupRead
Paper Suggests Vitamin B6 May Calm Cytokine Storms Linked to COVID-19
Studies have so far explored the benefits of vitamins D and C and minerals like zinc and magnesium in fortifying immune response against COVID-19 (read more on that here). But research on vitamin B6 has been mostly missing. Food scientist Thanutchaporn Kumrungsee hopes a paper published in Frontiers in NutritionRead
