Vitamin C and some of its remarkable benefits
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Vitamin C (or L-ascorbic acid, hereafter referred to as VitC) is a nutrient with a six-carbon structure, synthesised from glucose, abundant in fruits, vegetables…
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‘Nostalgia’ is a Problem
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Looking back to a different time, a better time, is a common occurrence. It’s very likely that you have engaged in reflective thoughts and…
Pathogens and Humanity – what next?
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For centuries humans have experienced a shortening of their life’s potential due to infection and trauma – in most cases the end being brutal…
Division and Distrust
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The year ahead is of course simply a continuation of the prior year, nothing magical occurs on the 1st day of January that creates…
Is Natural Immunity Inviolable?
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The obvious answer is NO, otherwise no one would suffer immune related illness and death. The ability of your immune system to respond, repel…
COVID-19 Linked to Autoimmunity
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The understanding of what goes wrong in #autoimmune #disease, and why, is advancing on numerous fronts[1]. One key question that remains, is what makes some people…
Lest We Forget – Iron Deficiency is Common and a Health Risk!
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Faced as we are with an infectious and mutating agent of illness, the allied focus on nutritional needs has been to identify foods and…
The Pandemic Is in Many Ways A Story of Magical Thinking
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Sars-Cov-2 hit at an inauspicious geo-political and geo-environmental moment. An era of rising nationalism and populism made it frustratingly difficult to mount a collaborative…
Immune Responses to Vaccinations: Gut Microbiota’s Crucial Role
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#Vaccines are a highly effective way to prevent infectious diseases as well as reducing the need for #antibiotics and therefore antibiotic resistance. However, #immune…
The Role of Liquorice Extract in Reducing the Risk of Covid-19 infection
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#Glycyrrhizin, the sweet tasting constituent of #liquorice root, has previously been highlighted for its role as a natural #anti-viral. As a result of the…