Vitamin A supplementation may cause the immune system to ‘forget’ past infections

New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that vitamin A inhibits trained immunity, leading to tolerance of the innate immune cells upon stimulation with mitogens and…

Component In Olive Oil Alleviates Intestinal Ischemia And Reperfusion

Here’s another reason why you should include olive oil in your diet: A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that at least one compound in olive oil significantly reduces intestinal ischemia (restricted blood supply) and the resulting reperfusion injury (tissue damage caused when blood supply returns)…

Attacks By Viral Infections During The Winter May Be Averted By Vitamin D Supplements

Vitamin D may be known as the sunshine vitamin, but a new research report appearing in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows that it is more than that. According to the report, insufficient levels of vitamin D are related to a deficiency in our innate immune defenses that protect us from infections, neoplasias or autoimmune diseases…

Anti-Inflammatory Polyphenols Discovered In Apple Peels

Here’s another reason why “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” – according to new research findings published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology*, oral ingestion of apple polyphenols (antioxidants found in apple peels) can suppress T cell activation to prevent colitis in mice…