by Immunence | Apr 27, 2020 | The Science
The consumption of a daily multivitamin among people all over the world is dramatically increasing in recent years. Most of the people believe that if vitamins are not effective, at least they are safe. However, the long term health consequences of vitamins... by Immunence | Apr 27, 2020 | The Science
“Not only are vitamin and mineral supplements a waste of money, they can in some instances actually harm the body,” reports The Guardian. A new Canadian review pooled the findings from existing research into the role of vitamin and mineral supplements for... by Immunence | Apr 27, 2020 | The Science
Immune support by micronutrients is historically based on vitamin C deficiency and supplementation in scurvy in early times. It has since been established that the complex, integrated immune system needs multiple specific micronutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, E,... by Immunence | Apr 27, 2020 | The Science
There is a large body of evidence which supports the role of inflammation in the pathophysiology of mental health disorders, including depression. Dietary patterns have been shown to modulate the inflammatory state, thus highlighting their potential as a therapeutic... by Immunence | Apr 27, 2020 | The Science
Flavonoids, including around 6000 phenolic compounds, are products of the secondary metabolism of plants which can be a part of one’s diet via the consumption of many edible plants. Flavonoids can be classified into flavonols (such as quercetin, kaempferol,... by Immunence | Apr 21, 2020 | The Science
Flu shots only reduce the risk of infection by about half … which is still much better than nothing. But there is no vaccine against the common cold, and no proven preventive measure for colds or the flu. So it makes sense to adopt any diet or lifestyle measure that...