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11/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Cocoa provides strong protection against the influenza virus

Researchers in Japan found that cocoa can provide strong protection against the influenza virus. In the study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, the researchers examined the protective effect of cocoa on the influenza virus using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. Cocoa has been known to contain biologically active […]

07/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Eat more fiber to prevent the flu, according to a new study

Eating more foods rich in fiber can help fight against the flu virus, according to a mice study published in the journal Immunity. Earlier research has found a connection between dietary fiber and the immune system. It is believed that this is due to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) by gut bacteria as […]

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