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Two Next-Generation Probiotics You Should Know About: Anaerostipes and Akkermansia

Designs for Health

Its role in human health becomes apparent when considering its reduced abundance in patients with prediabetes , type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity , and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), compared to healthy controls. Akkermansia muciniphila A. Overall, A. Anaerostipes caccae While A.

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The Benefits of Green Tea Polyphenols on the Immune System

Designs for Health

Recent research is investigating the beneficial role of green tea on the immune system. Although the exact immunomodulatory pathways of green tea are not fully understood , the researchers describe several mechanisms through which EGCg may support the immune system. By Danielle Moyer, MS, CNS, LDN .

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Nourishing Bonds: The Power of Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

Teen Health Mississippi

It contains a blend of nutrients, antibodies, and growth factors that protect the baby from infections and diseases, boosting their immunity. Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is recommended during the first six months of life when an infant’s immune system is still developing.

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How to Eat Like an Athlete: The Best Foods For Performance and Recovery

The Sporting

Berberine has anti-diabetic, anti-obesity and antimicrobial effects. It also has many other benefits, like maintaining hormone production, enzyme activity and immune function. This can have a negative long-term effect on your immune system, as a lack of oxygen affects every organ in your body. You are what you eat.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

It allows your heart to rest, your cells and tissue to repair, and your immune system to fight infections. Increased Risk of Illness, Injury and Overtraining Reduced sleep weakens the immune system and makes it more susceptible to inflammation and infections. How Many Hours Should an Athlete Sleep?

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Surprising Consequences of Physical Inactivity

Skillastics

Obesity–both as a child and later as an adult–is one of the primary risks of a sedentary lifestyle. You don’t need a degree in sports medicine to know that some consequences of physical inactivity are as plain as the nose on your face.

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Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) in Promoting Gastric Mucosal Health

Designs for Health

The gastrointestinal mucosa plays a pivotal role in the immune system, GI system, and overall health. The GI mucosa supports intestinal barrier function, regulates healthy immune responses, and wards off potentially harmful antigens and microorganisms. allergies , obesity, chronic liver disease ). .