Influenza

Aged Garlic Extract Boosts Immuity

Aged garlic extract enhanced immune cell function and may have reduced the severity of colds and flu in a recent study from The University of Florida (Clin Nutr. 2012 Jan 24). ...More
March 14, 2012
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Draco Natural Products ~ Fresh Ginger Phytoconcentrate

Two ginger extracts, from Draco Natural Products, provide a fresh ginger taste and aroma for use in a variety of supplement and aromatherapy applications. ...More
November 21, 2011
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Zicam Creator Arrested for Flu Claims

The man who invented Zicam was arraigned in Los Angeles on federal charges he illegally imported and distributed another herbal product he claimed would prevent and treat bird flu. ...More
June 3, 2011
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Omega-3 PUFA Promote T Helper Cell Response

According to a recent Dutch study published in The Journal of Nutrition, using two different models of immune responses demonstrates potential benefits from marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) ...More
March 18, 2011
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Elderberry Extract Boosts Immunity

According to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Rubini elderberry liquid extract is active against human pathogenic bacteria as well as influenza viruses ...More
March 15, 2011
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Probiotics May Ward Off Colds, Flu

A new clinical study sponsored by Chr. Hansen and conducted in cooperation with Luigi Sacco Hospital, Milan, Italy, and the University of Milan documented supplementation with either BB-12® or L. casei 431® may improve the body’s resistance to common infections such as flu ...More
October 28, 2010
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Vitamin D Reduces Flu, Respiratory Viruses

Vitamin D may reduce the incidence and severity of viral respiratory tract infections including influenza, according to a new study published in journal PloS ONE. ...More
June 15, 2010
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Berries in Bloom

Berry ingredients are desired for thier flavor, intese color and growing roster of health benefits. Formulators face few challenges adopting these superfruits into any type of natural product. ...More
June 3, 2010 By Steve Myers
Posted in Articles, Immune Health
Seaweed Derivative May Inhibit H1N1 Virus

In a breakthrough that offers new hope for the containment of influenza outbreaks, an Australian biotechnology company isolated a natural extract from seaweed that may have the ability to inhibit the H1N1 virus. ...More
May 6, 2010
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