Dietary polyphenols found ineveryday foods such as onions, green tea, red wine and cacao support good gut health, which in turn supports the health of the entire body.
12 October, 2017Move over probiotics…getting more omega-3 as part of a healthy diet has been shown to improve the diversity of the gut microbiome too.
18 September, 2017Human breastmilk contains unique sugars which, scientists have discovered, have potent antimicrobial properties against bacteria that can harm infants.
25 August, 2017Widely available over the counter, new research shows that zinc lozenges could cut the duration of your cold by 33% – though heed this advice.
17 May, 2017Infection with a common but otherwise harmless virus, can trigger the immune system response to gluten that leads to celiac disease.
7 April, 2017Adding a maple syrup compound to antibiotics vastly improves their efficiency – and could help cut down on antibiotic overuse.
5 April, 2017More than three million people across the UK could reduce their risk of colds or flu every year if everyone received adequate daily or weekly levels of vitamin D, according a new report.
16 February, 2017A new study shows that a daily fermented milk drink with the L. casei strain Shirota significantly reduced the risk of upper respiratory tract infections and the common cold.
13 February, 2017New research shows that, for those who suffer from chronic inflammatory diseases, moderate exercise – at a level you feel comfortable with – can help reduce inflammation.
16 January, 2017New research shows that honey produced from manuka plants in Australia is at least as powerful as its New Zealand cousin, in terms of antibacterial action.
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