Probiotics: Benefits for immunity may depend on sex
New research in piglets suggests that the immune systems of males and females respond differently to pre- and probiotics as early as in infancy.
December 9, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: females-respond, immune, immune-systems, nutrition, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, oncalldiets, piglets-suggests
High-salt diet blocks tumor growth in mice
New research in mice suggests that a high intake of dietary salt triggers the immune system in a way that enables it to fight off tumors.
June 7, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: dietary-salt, fight-off-tumors, high-intake, immune, immune-system, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, triggers-the-immune
10 foods rich in vitamin E
Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that plays a role in supporting the immune system, skin health, and blood vessel function. Learn about which foods contain the most vitamin E here.
January 29, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: essential-nutrient, immune, immune-system, nutrition, nutrition / diet, oncalldiets, skin-health, the-most
Immune system vs. gut bacteria: How vitamin A ‘keeps the peace’
New research illuminates the vital role that moderate levels of vitamin A have in preventing the immune system from attacking the bacteria in our guts.
January 3, 2019 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: bacteria, from-attacking, guts, immune, immune-system, moderate-levels, preventing-the-immune, research-illuminates, the-vital, vital
Health benefits of coconut milk
Coconut milk is made from the flesh of coconuts. It may support weight loss, heart health, and the immune system.
November 20, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: benefits, factors, from-the-flesh, heart-health, immune, may-support, nutrition / diet, oncalldietitian.com, other-factors, the-flesh, weight-loss
What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
Prebiotics and probiotics work together to encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria that can improve digestion and support the immune system. Both prebiotics and probiotics occur naturally in many foods.
October 29, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: benefits, diet, differences, growth, immune, learn-more, nutrition / diet, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, the-immune, their-benefits, work-together
Can probiotics help with psoriasis?
Probiotics feed the good bacteria in the gut.
October 5, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: feed-the-good, good-bacteria, immune, on call diets, oncalldietitian.com, oncalldiets, psoriasis, research, such-as-psoriasis, supporting-the-immune, the-research, these-bacteria
What are the benefits of nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast is full of vitamins and minerals, making it an excellent addition to a healthful diet.
October 3, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: article, diet, energy-levels, excellent-addition, health-benefits, immune, include-boosting, nutrition / diet, oncalldietitian.com, oncalldiets, potential, supporting-the-immune, the-immune, the-potential
How do you know if you have pernicious anemia?
Pernicious anemia is a condition where there is a lack of red blood cells. A vitamin B-12 deficiency causes it when the body is unable to absorb this nutrient effectively. Tiredness, shortness of breath, slow reflexes, and pale skin are among the symptoms.
July 17, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: among-the-symptoms, blood / hematology, body, deficiency-causes, how-doctors, immune, immune-system, nutritional counseling, red-blood, symptoms
Tips for a healthy immune system
What are the best ways to boost the immune system and can they give you enhanced protection against infections and diseases? We take a look.
January 25, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: best-ways, boost-the-immune, diet, immune, immune system / vaccines, immune-system, nutritional counseling