autoimmune

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…

High Levels of Mercury in Fish – Found in USA Streams

August 28, 2009

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Fish sampled from a total of 291 streams across the United States of America between the years of 1998 and 2005 were found to…

Vit D Gains New Respect as Vital Health Nutrient

August 27, 2009

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Vit D Balances the Innate Immune Response A new study has concluded that one key part of the immune system, the ability of vitamin…

Coeliac Disease Provides Clues to Solving Autoimmunity

August 11, 2009

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Comment: The epidemiology of coeliac disease that once was thought to be in the rage of 1 in 10,000 is now known to be…

Probiotic Carbohydrates Reduce Intestinal Permeability and Inflammation in Metabolic Diseases

July 15, 2009

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The epidemic of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus is dramatically increasing. Environmental factors, such as sedentary life-style, hypercaloric, fat-rich diet and genetic susceptibility…

Does Diet Have a Role in the Aetiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

June 17, 2009

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Although dietary factors have been extensively studied in many chronic diseases, the role of diet in the epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has received…