Immune Support (4)
The latest evidence-based reporting in Immune Support (4).
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
Science Update
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease triggered by the consumption of gluten-containing foods. The medical approach for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten-free diet. However recent evidence demonstrates that a gluten-free diet may not be enough to prevent many complications associated with this d
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According to a new study published this past Monday in Nature Medicine researchers link the gut microbiome of one month old infants to an increased risk of allergies and asthma later in life. This paper identifies that imbalances in the gut microbiome in at-risk infants causes immune dysfunction lea
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Micronutrients have nearly instantaneous associations with particular roles: there’s calcium and phosphorus for bone health; vitamin C for immune function; vitamin E for reproductive health and fertility; and iron and B12 for healthy blood and energy levels. But what about zinc? Zinc is often includ
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Two interesting studies were published this past week on sleep and its effects on memory and learning. Sleep disturbance is a common problem in our daily lives and it has significant consequences on overall health wellbeing and brain function. How we feel when we wake up has a lot to do with what is
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 350000 Americans. Symptoms can range from fatigue weakness visual problems to paralysis. According to a new study published last Thursday in Cell Reports research suggests a diet that mimics the effects of fasting may reduce the symptoms of MS. The resear
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Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by itchy scaly skin plaques. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown; however more and more evidence suggests that the immune system can be a culprit when it is chronically stimulated causing an overproduction of cytokines which maint
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According to a recent study published by Johns Hopkins physicians in Neurology taking vitamin D may help regulate the body's overactive immune response in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Zinc has been touted for the essential roles it plays within the immune system from supporting the barrier of our skin to mediating immunity through natural killer cells. Older adults are more prone to infection due to the immune system weakening with age; low levels of zinc will contribute to this
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With cold and flu season in full swing and the added stress of winter doldrums the immune system could use some extra support this time of year. The use of elderberries for giving the body a boost has a tradition in folk medicine dating back to the 17th Century. In fact it is said that Hippocrates c
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There has been a significant rise in autoimmune disorders over the past several decades. This is very frustrating because the typical allopathic approach is focused on symptom management that includes various anti-inflammatory medications and biologics with serious potential side-effects. These choi
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Probiotics are essential in improving digestion and immune function. They are fundamental in supporting proper microbial balance and optimizing gut health. Previous research has demonstrated that probiotics can have beneficial effects on mood and cognition.