autoimmune

Vitamin D: Summary Papers To Provide Relevant Clinical Update

October 7, 2009

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A summary of 6 papers exploring the various relationships discovered between Vit D status, health and disease risk. Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Glycmic Control…

Lactobacillus GG: A Potent Immune Regulator Effective in Many Disorders

October 7, 2009

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New Research Reveals Probiotic’s Anti-Toxin, Anti-Inflammatory, Immune Boosting Properties Lactobacillus GG is the most prolifically researched probiotic in the world—over 400 studies have been…

LGG (Culturelle) Its Workings Are Explained

October 6, 2009

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Valio’s Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG®) is the most frequently studied and used probiotic. Under the supervision of researchers at the Institute of Biotechnology, and…

Treatment of Hypovitaminosis D in Infants and Toddlers

September 30, 2009

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The optimal status for Vitamin D is unlikely to be met without the ingestion of Vit D supplements. This is in part because the…

Common Ills are Linked to Memory Loss

September 25, 2009

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Patients with Alzheimer’s disease who have common bacterial infections suffer greater memory loss, claims a recent study published in Neurology. The effect is said…

Mechanisms of Foxp3+ T Regulatory Cell-Mediated Suppression

September 19, 2009

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Foxp3+ T regulatory (Treg) cells control all aspects of the immune response. This paper reviews the in vitro model systems that have been developed…

Oestrogen Metabolism is Beneficially Managed By Plant Extract (DIM)

September 16, 2009

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Diindolylmethane (DIM) A phytonutrient and plant indole found in cruciferous vegetables including broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale, with potential antiandrogenic and antineoplastic…