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DISCOVERY: Nature Med Study Connects Gut Microbes with Biomarkers of Disease
A large-scale international study using metagenomics and blood chemical profiling discovered a panel of 15 gut microbes that are closely associated with lower risks of ...
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Rapid, Non-Invasive Liver Exam at Point of Care Improves Patient Outcomes
By Scott Howell, D.O., MPH&TM, CPE, Advisor to Echosens Physician practices providing integrative medicine (IM) understand the value of healing-oriented medicine that treats the whole person, including all ...
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Part 1: Melatonin, Immune Function, and Inflammation
A look at the physiological role of melatonin beyond its sleep-supportive and antioxidant effects. Melatonin and Respiratory Health Melatonin has been shown to improve various ...
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The Immune Enhancing Effects of Alpha-Tocopherol and the Tocotrienol Family
We all are familiar with the antioxidant principles of the vitamin E family, their importance as an essential nutrient, and the protection they provide against ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Very Low-Carbohydrate Diet in Older Adults Dramatically Improves Metabolic Health
What is the value of very low carbohydrate diets? A new study, published in Nutrition and Metabolism, from researchers with the University of Alabama at ...
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Primary Mechanisms of Vitamin D on Viral Replication Rates and Pro-inflammatory Cytokines
Today’s Practitioner recently reported on a study, published in the journal Nutrients, that reviewed the role of vitamin D in immunity and its influence specifically ...
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Pulsed Electromagenetic Field for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Physicians from Sapienza University in Rome have published promising results of a small prospective interventional trial using noninvasive pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to treat ...
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Hydrogen as a Therapeutic Gas: The Science Behind the Bubble
Hydrogen may simultaneously be one of the most basic and broadly applicable therapies that exists. Having one proton and one electron, hydrogen is the simplest ...
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