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# Immune Support

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### [![Vitamin D and Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Settling the Controversy](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-26-vitd-autoimmune-thyroiditis.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Vitamin D and Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Settling the Controversy Vitamin D modulates immune function, and trials link it, alone or with selenium, to lower autoimmune disease risk and better thyroid markers. Mar 26, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/vitamin-d-and-autoimmune-thyroiditis)

### [![The Latest on Allergic Response and Gut Microbial Composition](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-19-allergic-response-gut-microbial.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education The Latest on Allergic Response and Gut Microbial Composition Gut microbial composition is tied to allergic conditions like rhinitis and eczema, and certain Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus strains may ease symptoms. Mar 19, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/latest-on-allergic-response-gut-microbial-composition)

### [![Stinging Nettle: A Potent Herb to Support Immune Health](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-14-stinging-nettle-immune.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Stinging Nettle: A Potent Herb to Support Immune Health Stinging nettle's vitamin C, iron and bioactive compounds may support immune health, and a trial found nettle extract eased allergic rhinitis symptoms. Mar 14, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/stinging-nettle-support-immune-health)

### [![Minerals to Promote Thyroid Health and Immune Function](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-5-minerals-thyroid-health.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Minerals to Promote Thyroid Health and Immune Function Selenium, zinc, and magnesium support thyroid hormone regulation, and selenium supplementation has been shown to lower thyroid antibody levels. Mar 08, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/minerals-to-promote-thyroid-health-and-immune-function)

### [![Fight Common Environmental Triggers with Quercetin](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/3-7-quercetin-environmental.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Fight Common Environmental Triggers with Quercetin Quercetin's effect on histamine and mast cell release may ease seasonal allergy symptoms, and a study found 200 mg daily improved quality-of-life scores. Mar 07, 2024 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/fight-common-environmental-triggers-with-quercetin)

### [![The Biochemistry of Zinc and the Immune Response](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/12-21-zinc-immune.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education The Biochemistry of Zinc and the Immune Response Zinc supports over 300 enzymes and both innate and adaptive immunity, and deficiency is linked to immune dysfunction and autoimmune disease. Dec 21, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/biochemistry-of-zinc-and-the-immune-response)

### [![Herbal Echinacea for Upper Respiratory Tract Health](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/12-14-echinacea-respiratory.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Herbal Echinacea for Upper Respiratory Tract Health Echinacea's anti-inflammatory compounds may help reduce the risk and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections, clinical trials suggest. Dec 14, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/herbal-echinacea-upper-respiratory-tract-health)

### [![The Immune Supportive Properties of Mushrooms](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/12-7-immune-supportive-mushrooms.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education The Immune Supportive Properties of Mushrooms Beta-glucans in mushrooms like shiitake, maitake, reishi, and cordyceps activate immune cells and may support gut microbial balance, studies show. Dec 07, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/immune-supportive-properties-of-mushrooms)

### [![Histamine Intolerance and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Any Connection?](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/10-5-histamine-ibd.jpeg?width=960) Research & Education Histamine Intolerance and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Any Connection? Reduced DAO enzyme activity behind histamine intolerance may worsen gut barrier function, and studies link low DAO levels to inflammatory bowel disease. Oct 05, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/histamine-intolerance-and-inflammatory-bowel-disease)

### [![Recent Randomized Controlled Trial Investigates Efficacy of Synbiotics (Prebiotics + Probiotics) on Immune Health](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/9-8-efficacy_of_synbiotics.jpeg?width=960) Science Update Recent Randomized Controlled Trial Investigates Efficacy of Synbiotics (Prebiotics + Probiotics) on Immune Health A synbiotic of FOS, Bifidobacterium, and Lactobacillus lowered CRP and interferon-gamma while raising anti-inflammatory IL-10 in adults. Sep 08, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/efficacy-of-synbiotics-immune-health)

### [![Pilot Study Explores Immunomodulatory Actions of Selenium and Vitamin D for Thyroid Health](https://www.casi.org/hs-fs/hubfs/casi/featured/adobestock_313580417.jpeg?width=960) Science Update Pilot Study Explores Immunomodulatory Actions of Selenium and Vitamin D for Thyroid Health Selenium and vitamin D supplementation increased Treg cells and lowered certain NK cell levels in a pilot study of Graves' disease patients. Jun 02, 2023 Read →](https://www.casi.org/articles/pilot-study-immunomodulatory-selenium-vitamin-d-thyroid-health)

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