We are living in the strangest and unprecedented times, and while the pandemic continues to unfold, more and more people are reviewing nutritional ways to optimise their immune function.
Can face masks be effective in reducing transmission?
In light of the covid-19 pandemic, the debate surrounding face masks and their efficacy in reducing the transmission of diseases has once more reared its head. With regards to how helpful or otherwise these may be, it’s difficult to give a definite answer, especially considering that not even health agencies are in agreement on this.
According to a study that was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, probiotic supplements have been shown to boost immune function in endurance athletes. The research, which used long-distance runners as its subjects, indicated that regular dosing decreased the likelihood of respiratory illnesses.
According to meta-analysis, dosing with potassium can be effective in reducing blood pressure and improving overall cardiovascular health. The research, which was carried out by scientists at Nestle, was published in the Journal of Hypertension.
According to recently conducted research, there is evidence to suggest that supplementing your diet with the amino acid arginine could lower levels of a heart disease marker known as homocysteine.
Guidance for UK Practitioners
Countries are coming out of lockdown at differing speeds. This guidance is generic and should be actioned when your country’s government indicate it is safe for you to return to practice. These guidelines should be used in conjunction with any guidelines produced by the government of the country in which you practice. In England, the government guidance may be found here: Close contact services: Guidance for keeping workers and clients safe in close contact services
According to ground-breaking research, shielding ourselves from electromagnetic fields could help to improve autoimmune disease. A novel study has shown that doing so leads to a significant reduction in symptoms in 90 percent of patients.
The study noted that 12 weeks of supplementation with a product which increased skin carotenoid levels led to a correlational rise in its ability to protect itself against both UVA and UVB irradiation.
The difference between prescription drugs and fish oils was that the latter acted primarily on something known as glial cells, as opposed to neurons. These are a type of brain cell that surrounds the neurons themselves, and scientists have traditionally paid very little attention to them but could these unlock some amazing undiscovered properties.
According to a study that was recently published in Nutrition Research, it is likely that daily supplementation with anthocyanins (a compound found in bilberries and blackcurrants) could be beneficial for those who suffer from metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high serum triglycerides, high blood sugar, and low serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
