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Zinc and Selenium: Key Players for Healthy Immunity
Adequate nutrition is essential for the normal functioning of the immune system, although some nutrients are more important than others when it comes to defending ...
Widespread Nutrient Shortfalls May Increase the Risk of Infections
Ideally, a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and healthy fats can meet all of one’s daily requirements ...
Part 2: Melatonin, Respiratory Health, and Infections
In Part 1, we take a look at the mechanisms by which melatonin may impact immune function and inflammation. Herein, we take a look at ...
Hemicellulose as an Immune Enhancing Tool
The Impact of Hemicellulose from Plants and Mushroom-Derived Polysaccharides on Immune Function Hemicellulose isn’t a new thing. In fact, it is as timeless as the ...
The Berrylicious Benefits of Black Elderberry
Pleasant-Tasting Purple Berries that Provide Powerful Immune Protection Let’s face it, we all have days when the burden of remembering to take our supplements or ...
From Snakebites to Seasonal Sniffles, the Many Reasons to Turn to Echinacea
The modern data supporting echinacea, the Indigenous American botanical Perhaps you know it for its distinct flower – a pronounced brown central cone, surrounded by ...
Inflammatory Cytokine Markers Predict COVID Severity and Survival
Mount Sinai scientists have identified primary markers of inflammation IL-6 and TNF-α reliably predict COVID severity and likelihood of survival. This is providing a foundation ...
New COVID-19 Era Studies Show Zinc Supports Immunity & Respiratory Health
In recent months a number of new studies have emerged regarding the use of zinc in clinical settings. Zinc is necessary for normal metabolism and ...
Is Vitamin C the Unsung COVID-19 Hero?
So we know that it’s not OK to talk about dietary supplements, like vitamin C, as a part of a treatment plan for anything, much ...
Fact or Fiction: Does Exercise Degrade the Immune System?
Does exercise degrade the immune system? Opinions vary significantly, but being in isolation without access to gyms and sports clubs should not mean people stop ...
