Tag: immune system
How sugar trashes your immune system
Refined foods and high-plasma glucose levels cause inflammation, free radicals and dangerous proteins while reducing levels of important immune system members.
High-glycemic index foods promote...
Sugar damages immune system, brain cells, telomeres
Sugar weakens the immune system, increases inflammation in the body by causing spikes in insulin and can damage telomeres as much as smoking; It...
Red wine increases friendly gut bacteria, boosts immune system
A modest amount of red wine per week increases levels of polyphenols and particular gut bacteria strains that make anti-inflammatory molecules and can enhance...
Soluble fibre consumption boosts the immune system
University of Illinois researchers have shown that the consumption of soluble fibre – typically found in whole oats, psyllium, vegetables, pulses and nuts and...
