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...
Germanium – The Missing Element
David M. Grace, B.S., D.C. and Karen Karvonen, M.F.A. Many of us regularly supplement our diets with vitamins and minerals. However, germanium is one naturally occurring trace mineral which you...
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...
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...
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...
How to boost your immune system
What can you do? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you...
Flaxseed: The Gentle Cleanser
By RICHARD FIRSHEIN Flaxseed has actually been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. It has a rich history of use. Four thousand years ago, in southern...