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Thymoquinone for the H1N1 Virus
H1N1 influenza, a subtype of influenza A virus, is an infectious viral illness that causes both upper and, in some cases, lower respiratory tract infections.1 Thymoquinone, the primary active compound in black seed oil (Nigella sativa) used in the traditional medicine of multiple cultures for more than 2,000 years2,3 for a variety of conditions, has ...
The Immune System Also Helps a Healthy Body
New research shows the immune system is also busy when one is perfectly healthy. For instance, it helps the body convert fat into energy during fasting, according to researchers from the University of Southern Denmark. The immune system continues to work hard even when not challenged by an incoming pathogen or virus. This is shown ...
Experts Get Brand-specific About Immune and Seasonal Health
Nutrition Industry Executive asked our panel of experts the following question: “Briefly summarize, in a few paragraphs, the research behind your main immune-health product or ingredient.” Here’s what they had to say: “Decades ago, Ingredients by Nature began exploring citrus extract standardization and now provides the broadest variety of citrus bioflavonoids available. Our branded Brewster ...
CRN Offers Resource Page on COVID-19
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) recently developed a resource page centered around COVID-19: www.crnusa.org/COVID-19. One of the new resources includes a COVID-19 FAQ sheet developed by CRN for industry and consumers to answer common questions surrounding the virus and dietary supplement products. CRN said it will continue to keep it updated as information changes and more outside ...
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