Dr. Joe Prendergast tells Mercola that German researchers found vitamin D raises immune function three- to fivefold, and argues it does more for immunity than any vaccine. The post calls vitamin D a steroid hormone that influences nearly 3,000 genes.
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New Study Shows Modified Citrus Pectin Activates Powerful Immune Responses
A study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports that modified citrus pectin activated B-cells, T-cytotoxic cells and NK cells in human blood samples in a dose-dependent way, including a 53.6 percent rise in NK cells' killing of leukemia cells.
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Green tea helps immunity
The green tea compound EGCG blocked DNA methyltransferase and raised Foxp3 and regulatory T cells in lab tests and in mice, Oregon State researchers found, suggesting green tea may help maintain normal immunity. A separate study found green tea polyphenols delayed herpes lesions in mice.
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