Zinc Helps Regulate the Immune System – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, Ph.D. Zinc contributes in many ways to a healthy body and immune system.
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Some Foods and Herbs May Help Ward Off the Flu – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Fight the flu this winter season with Dr. Massey’s recommended arsenal of natural remedies for seasonal flu protection such as herbs, Bifidobacterum probiotics, and cranberries and elderberries that are rich in polyphenols.
Mushroom Improves Immune System Strength in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 80 healthy participating males, those who took 1.5 grams of Cordycepts extract daily for one month significantly increased 3 types of immune system cells: NK50, NK100, NK200 in addition to interleukin-2 ( IL-2) which is a white blood cell regulator. (more…)
Krill Oil Improves Immune System Strength after Strenuous Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. After just 3 hours of exercise, those who supplemented with krill oil for 6 weeks significantly increased immune system protein IL by 45.9% and natural killer immune cells by 6.5%.
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Even in Absence of Disease, Chlorella Improves Immunity Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 51 patients, supplementation with chlorella improved markers of immunity by 152% and 93% over the control group. (more…)
Can Yeast Relieve Cold and Flu Symptoms?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 116 healthy participants that consumed 500mg of fermented yeast daily (high in fiber, mineral, B-vitamins, with Saccharomyces cerevisiae) during 12 weeks of peak flu season, had significantly reduced incidence of cold or flu like symptoms and reduced duration of cold. (more…)
Flu Shot Realities – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. The shots are only effective on some of viral infections and not on bacterial infections. Nutrition to increase immunity is discusssed. (more…)
Green Tea May Boost Flu Protection in Kids – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A daily cup of green tea is part of a good defense against influenza. (more…)
Echinacea Strengthens Immune System Cells
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 11 people demonstrated that 1275 mg of Echinacea per day increased immune benefit by 33% and decreased blood cell damage by 8% in the Echinacea group compared to the control group. (more…)
Almond Skins May Help With Immunity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates that natural almond skins exhibit anti-viral protection and suggests they stimulate a response which contributes to an anti-viral immune defense. (more…)
Astaxanthin Found to Help Cell and Immune System Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An 8 week supplementation of 8 mg of astaxanthin, initiated an immune response in patients that was 81% higher than the control group. Astaxanthin also decreased cell damage and inflammation. (more…)
Minor Component of Vitamin E, Tocotrienols, May Enhance Aging Immune Function
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Tocotrienols enabled the T cells of older mice to multiply more rapidly. (more…)
Fight the Flu with Vitamin D Supplements – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Vitamin D may be a good way to prevent winter flu, due to its ability to activate immune system-based proteins that kill the flu virus. (more…)
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