Tag Archive | "immune"

Vitamin D may play key role in immune system activation

Monday, March 8, 2010

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Vitamin D is necessary to trigger T cells – the immune system’s killer cells – into action, and insufficient levels of the vitamin mean the cells remain dormant and inactive, according to findings published in Nature Immunology.

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Fibre may keep asthma, diabetes at bay

Friday, November 6, 2009

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An apple a day may keep the doctor away but a fibre-filled diet could also hold the key to keeping asthma, diabetes and arthritis at bay, according to Australian research released Thursday.

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Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function

Friday, June 26, 2009

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Previous research has suggested that soy can reduce cholesterol and ease menopause symptoms. This new study is the first to link soy intake and reduced COPD risk.

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