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Immune Support
Can food or supplements help you stay well? A guide to adequate nutrition, infection prevention and the limits of immune-support claims.
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Boswellic Acids Reduce Systemic Inflammation in Patients with Moderate COVID-19 Through Modulation of NF-κB Pathway.2025 · BoswelliaThe effects of silymarin consumption on inflammation and oxidative stress in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.2024 · SilymarinA critical review of Ginger’s (Zingiber officinale) antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities2024 · Ginger, GingerolImmunomodulatory effect of fish oil and its polyunsaturated fatty acid
components2024 · Fish OilA Review: The Effect of Bovine Colostrum on Immunity in People of All Ages2024 · ColostrumLactoferrin: A glycoprotein that plays an active role in human health2023 · LactoferrinBoswellic Acids: A Critical Appraisal of Their Therapeutic and Nutritional Benefits in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases.2023 · BoswelliaEfficacy of Bifidobacterium longum alone or in multi-strain probiotic formulations during early life and beyond2023 · Bifidobacterium longumThe protective effects of silymarin on the reproductive toxicity: a comprehensive review.2023 · SilymarinThe Immunomodulatory Effect of Nigella sativa2023 · Black Seed OilEffect of saffron, black seed, and their main constituents on inflammatory cytokine response (mainly TNF-α) and oxidative stress status: an aspect on pharmacological insights2023 · Black Seed OilThe impact of Emblica Officinalis (Amla) on lipid profile, glucose, and C-reactive protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2023 · AmlaN-Acetylcysteine and Its Immunomodulatory Properties in Humans and Domesticated Animals2023 · N-AcetylcysteineSupplementation with EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids improves peripheral immune cell mitochondrial dysfunction and inflammation in subjects with obesity.2023 · Omega-3 fatty acidsProbiotics Mechanism of Action on Immune Cells and Beneficial Effects on Human Health2023 · ProbioticsLactobacillus reuteri in digestive system diseases: focus on clinical trials and mechanisms2023 · Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus ReuteriAntioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin/turmeric supplementation in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2023 · Antioxidants, Turmeric CurcuminAstaxanthin supplementation counters exercise-induced decreases in immune-related plasma proteins2023 · AstaxanthinThe effects of L-carnitine supplementation on inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers in adults: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis2023 · L-CarnitineThe Effect of Astragalus on Humoral and Cellular Immune Response: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Human Studies2023 · AstragalusEffect of Lactoferrin Supplementation on Inflammation, Immune Function, and Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2022 · LactoferrinImmune Impairment Associated with Vitamin A Deficiency: Insights from Clinical Studies and Animal Model Research2022 · Vitamin AInfluence of Vitamin A supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials2022 · Vitamin AThe favorable impacts of silibinin polyphenols as adjunctive therapy in reducing the complications of COVID-19: A review of research evidence and underlying mechanisms2022 · SilymarinEffects of antioxidant supplement on immune health and physical wellbeing: A randomized, controlled trial2022 · AntioxidantsFunctional and Nutraceutical Significance of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.): A Review2022 · AmlaEfficacy of the omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers: An umbrella meta-analysis.2022 · Omega-3 fatty acids, Omega Fatty AcidsImmunomodulatory effects of curcumin in systemic autoimmune diseases2022 · Turmeric CurcuminThe Impact of Curcumin on Immune Response: An Immunomodulatory Strategy to Treat Sepsis2022 · Turmeric CurcuminFlavonoids as Potential Anti-Inflammatory Molecules: A Review2022 · FlavonolsAstragalus polysaccharide: a review of its immunomodulatory effect2022 · AstragalusThe potential of dandelion in the fight against gastrointestinal diseases: A review.2022 · DandelionN-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acid, and the Role of Supplementation during Cancer Treatment: A Scoping Review of Current Clinical Evidence2021 · Eicosapentaenoic AcidThe effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on clinical and biochemical parameters of critically ill patients with COVID-19: a randomized clinical trial2021 · Omega-3 PhospholipidsPotential therapeutic effects of boswellic acids/Boswellia serrata extract in the prevention and therapy of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease2021 · BoswelliaImmunomodulatory effects of Andrographis paniculata extract in healthy adults – An open-label study2021 · AndrographisMeta-Analysis: Randomized Trials of Lactobacillus plantarum on Immune Regulation Over the Last Decades2021 · Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus plantarumThe Effects of Vitamin D on Immune System and Inflammatory Diseases2021 · Vitamin D3Dietary Fish, Fish Nutrients, and Immune Function: A Review2021 · Fish OilCarotenoids supplementation and inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials2021 · CarotenoidsAnti-inflammatory action of astaxanthin and its use in the treatment of various diseases.2021 · AstaxanthinCoenzyme Q10 and Immune Function: An Overview2021 · Coenzyme Q10Adaptogenic effects of Panax ginseng on modulation of immune functions2020 · Ginseng, Panax GinsengThe effects of ginger supplementation on markers of inflammatory and oxidative stress: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.2020 · Ginger, GingerolEffect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on inflammatory markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2020 · GingerA Review of Micronutrients and the Immune System–Working in Harmony to Reduce the Risk of Infection2020 · ZincZinc supplementation and immune factors in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials2020 · ZincImmune boosting functional foods and their mechanisms: A critical evaluation of probiotics and prebiotics.2020 · PrebioticsRole of Probiotics in Stimulating the Immune System in Viral Respiratory Tract Infections: A Narrative Review2020 · ProbioticsThe immune regulatory role of Lactobacillus acidophilus: An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2020 · LactobacillusImmunological Outcomes of Bovine Colostrum Supplementation in Trained and Physically Active People: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2020 · ColostrumThe effects of L-carnitine supplementation on indicators of inflammation and oxidative stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2020 · L-CarnitineGinseng: A dietary supplement as immune-modulator in various diseases2019 · Ginseng, Panax GinsengBeneficial effects of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BB536 on human health: Modulation of gut microbiome as the principal action2019 · Bifidobacterium longumA review for the neuroprotective effects of andrographolide in the central nervous system.2019 · AndrographisEffect of Andrographolide and Its Analogs on Bacterial Infection: A Review2019 · AndrographisLactobacillus plantarum DR7 improved upper respiratory tract infections via enhancing immune and inflammatory parameters: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.2019 · Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus plantarumThe Role of Zinc in Antiviral Immunity2019 · ZincEffect of Oral N-Acetylcysteine Supplementation on the Immunity System in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction.2019 · N-AcetylcysteineEffects of Flavonoids and Its Derivatives on Immune Cell Responses.2019 · FlavonolsThirty Years of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG: A Review.2019 · Lactobacillus rhamnosusImmunological aspects of the use of L-carnitine in sports nutrition2019 · L-CarnitinePro-health activity of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale L.) and its food products – history and present2019 · DandelionEffect of ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid-supplemented parenteral nutrition on inflammatory and immune function in postoperative patients with gastrointestinal malignancy2018 · Omega-3 PhospholipidsLactoferrin: A Critical Player in Neonatal Host Defense2018 · LactoferrinRole of Vitamin A in the Immune System2018 · Vitamin AProspective study of probiotic supplementation results in immune stimulation and improvement of upper respiratory infection rate2018 · ProbioticsThe Effect of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis HN019 on Cellular Immune Function in Healthy Elderly Subjects: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2017 · Bifidobacterium lactisImpact of probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii on the gut microbiome composition in HIV-treated patients: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial2017 · Saccharomyces boulardiiLactobacillus reuteri for Infants with Colic: A Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial2017 · Lactobacillus ReuteriEffects of Coenzyme Q10 on Markers of Inflammation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2017 · Coenzyme Q10Anti-Inflammatory and Immunostimulatory Activities of Astragalosides.2017 · AstragalusEffects of prebiotics on immune system and cytokine expression2016 · PrebioticsInfluence of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745on the gut-associated immune system2016 · Saccharomyces boulardiiEffect of Flavonoids on Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Immune Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.2016 · FlavonolsThe Impact of Vitamin D Levels on Inflammatory Status: A Systematic Review of Immune Cell Studies2015 · Vitamin D3Effects of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Inflammatory Cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6) and Oxidative Stress in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.2015 · Coenzyme Q10Effect of Saccharomyces boulardii on cell immunologic function and clinical efficacy of bacterial diarrhea in children2014 · Saccharomyces boulardiiEffect of L-arginine on immune function: a meta-analysis.2014 · ArginineClinical effects of probiotic Bifidobacterium longum BB536 on immune function and intestinal microbiota in elderly patients receiving enteral tube feeding.2013 · Bifidobacterium longumGinseng, the 'Immunity Boost': The Effects of Panax ginseng on Immune System2012 · Ginseng, Panax GinsengVitamin D3: a helpful immuno‐modulator2011 · Vitamin D3Astaxanthin decreased oxidative stress and inflammation and enhanced immune response in humans2010 · AstaxanthinThe glutathione precursor N-acetylcysteine improves immune function in postmenopausal women.2008 · N-AcetylcysteineInfluence of low-dose polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation on the inflammatory response of healthy adults.2007 · Eicosapentaenoic AcidFish oil supplementation modulates immune function in healthy infants.2007 · Fish OilUpdate: effects of antioxidant and non-antioxidant vitamin supplementation on immune function.2007 · CarotenoidsEffects of bovine colostrum supplementation on immune variables in highly trained cyclists.2007 · ColostrumDose-related effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on innate immune function in healthy humans: a comparison of young and older men.2006 · Eicosapentaenoic AcidFatty acids as modulators of the immune response.2006 · Omega-3 fatty acids, Omega-3 Phospholipids, Omega Fatty AcidsDaily intake of heat-killed Lactobacillus plantarum L-137 augments acquired immunity in healthy adults.2006 · Lactobacillus plantarumColonization and Immunomodulation by Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730 in the Human Gastrointestinal Tract2004 · Lactobacillus ReuteriThe immune-enhancing effects of dietary fibres and prebiotics2002 · PrebioticsModulation of human immune and inflammatory responses by dietary fatty acids.2001 · Omega Fatty AcidsProbiotic supplementation to enhance natural immunity in the elderly: effects of a newly characterized immunostimulatory strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 (DR20™) on leucocyte phagocytosis2001 · Lactobacillus rhamnosusSystemic Immunity-Enhancing Effects in Healthy Subjects Following Dietary Consumption of the Lactic Acid Bacterium Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN0012001 · Lactobacillus rhamnosusAnti‐oxidants as modulators of immune function2000 · AntioxidantsEnhancing immunity by dietary consumption of a probiotic lactic acid bacterium (Bifidobacterium lactis HN019): optimization and definition of cellular immune responses2000 · Bifidobacterium lactisEnhancement of natural immune function by dietary consumption of Bifidobacterium lactis (HN019)2000 · Bifidobacterium lactisEffects of dietary antioxidants on the immune function of middle-aged adults1999 · AntioxidantsEffects of carotenoids on human immune function1999 · CarotenoidsArginine enhances wound healing and lymphocyte immune responses in humans.1990 · ArginineImmunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory action of Nigella sativa and thymoquinone: A comprehensive reviewBlack Seed OilEvaluation of the effects of a standardized aqueous extract of Phyllanthus emblica fruits on endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, systemic inflammation and lipid profile in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled clinical studyAmla