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New research shows that vitamin D present in the lungs stimulates the killing of bacteria and improves the body’s ability to reduce inflammation. A recent issue of the Journal of Immunology reports that vitamin D, which is primarily activated by the kidneys, is also converted to its active form in lung tissue. This conversion is essential [...] Bookmark to:
      Adequate nutrient intakes are required for the immune system to function efficiently. A good multivitamin can enhance the immune system by supporting the body’s natural defenses on both a structural and cellular level. A recent article published in the British Journal of Nutrition summarizes the roles of select vitamins and trace elements in immune function. Adequate [...] Bookmark to:
The importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in the diet is now evident, as well as the need to return to a more physiologic omega-6/omega-3 ratio of about 1-4/1 rather than the ratio of 20-16/1 provided by current Western diets. In order to improve the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids, it will be necessary [...] Bookmark to:
Elderly adults are increasingly susceptible to infections, oxidative stress and immune dysfunction. According to new research, supplementing with zinc for one year decreased the incidence of infections and lowered markers of oxidative stress in a group of adults aged 55-87 years. Adults over the age of 55 years are more susceptible to infections, immune dysfunction, increased [...] Bookmark to:
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