immune system

Bet on beta glucans? It’s a sure thing for heart health

One type of fiber that has attracted a great deal of lately is beta-glucan, a glucose biopolymer found in the cell walls of grains (such as barley and oats) and in mushrooms (such as maitake, reishi and shiitake), in addition to seaweed and algae. Beta-glucan has been the focus of an increasing number of studies […]

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Vitamin effects on the immune system: Vitamins A and D take center stage

Abstract Vitamins are essential constituents of our diet that have long been known to influence the immune system. Vitamins A and D have received particular attention in recent years as these vitamins have been shown to have an unexpected and crucial effect on the immune response. We present and discuss our current understanding of the

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Antioxidants and Your Immune System: Super Foods for Optimal Health

Do your immune system a favor, and pack some more fruits and vegetables on your plate.They’re loaded with nutrients, called antioxidants, that are good for you. Add more fruits and vegetables of any kind to your diet. It’ll help your health. Some foods are higher in antioxidants than others, though. The three major antioxidant vitamins

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Immune-enhancing role of vitamin C and zinc and effect on clinical conditions

Abstract Vitamin C concentrations in the plasma and leukocytes rapidly decline during infections and stress. Supplementation of vitamin C was found to improve components of the human immune system such as antimicrobial and natural killer cell activities, lymphocyte proliferation, chemotaxis, and delayed-type hypersensitivity. Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the redox integrity of cells and thereby

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