A new review from experts at the International Probiotics Association and some its member companies explores current understanding around how the microbiome may protect against invasive viruses and discusses where the science stands for probiotics to...
A recent study suggests a common gut virus has spread to humans only with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. The paper adds to the still nascent body of research on the human gut virome.
A soy protein powder enriched with blueberry and green tea polyphenols may reduce exercise-induced susceptibility to viral infection, says a new study from North Carolina.
A cinnamon extract which has shown potential in fighting viruses
including HIV and bird flu could come forward as early as next
year, if a new research project by Frutarom and Tel Aviv University
yields positive results.
Following last week's claims and counter claims that dietary
supplements may offer protection from avian flu, Stephen
Daniells looks into statements that selenium supplements may
offer protection.
An extract from the common herb known as 'self-heal' may prove to
be a powerful new herpes treatment, researchers reported at the
annual American Society of Microbiology meeting in Washington last
week.
