Immune Health Science

Just came across a new way to improve glutathione levels with supplementation. The active ingredient named Glyteine is a molecule gamma-glutamylcysteine (glutamate+cysteine) - the first step in the formation of the glutathione molecule. One human trial showed that it rapidly increases glutathione levels in lymphocytes. A brief description of this new supplement is here: => https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2020/05/19/Glutathione-supplement-debuts-based-on-data-showing-immediate-benefits #

Glutathione supplement debuts based on data showing immediate benefits A supplement brand has debuted built around an ingredient the manufacturer claims can boost cellular glutathione levels within 90 minutes.

New research into vitamin K shows that K1 and K2 have different functions in the body and should not be grouped into one vitamin. More here: => https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2019/03/05/Review-paper-makes-strong-case-for-unique-activities-of-Vitamin-K2?fbclid=IwAR3bpKH40iMULElfwPIG946lYKhkaLO5Eteiew9P3lHK76HKydEpYv-uea4

Review paper makes strong case for unique activities of Vitamin K2 A new paper published in an international journal definitively makes the case that Vitamin K2 has different functions in the body beyond that of Vitamin K1 and that the two should not be grouped under the same heading for dietary purposes.

A new study from France suggests that eating organic foods does cut cancer risk, plus the EWG's 2018 Clean 15 list here: => https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/22/health/organic-food-cancer-study/index.html

You can cut your cancer risk by eating organic, a new study says You can protect yourself from cancer by eating organic, a new study suggests. Those who frequently eat organic foods lowered their overall risk of developing cancer, a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine finds. Specifically, those who primarily eat organic foods were more likely to ward...

More research on the health hazards of plastics in your kitchen => https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2018/09/news-BPA-free-plastic-safety-chemicals-health/

Why 'BPA Free' May Not Mean a Plastic Product Is Safe Alternatives to the now infamous compound keep popping up. But researchers aren’t convinced they’re any better for us.

More news on the glutathione front - Japanese researchers identified a new substance that can increase glutathione levels in the body when ingested, 2-aminobutyric acid. Details are here: => https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161214085602.htm

Newly-revealed amino acid function could be used to boost antioxidant levels A Japanese research team has become the first in the world to discover that 2-aminobutyric acid (2-AB) is closely involved in the metabolic regulation of the antioxidant glutathione, and that it can effectively raise levels of glutathione in the body when ingested.

Although vitamin D is not "officially" a glutathione co-factor, this article from The Vitamin D Council discusses the importance of this vitamin in keeping up the levels of glutathione: => https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/can-d-increase-antioxidants-in-the-liver/

Vitamin D Council | Can D increase antioxidants in the liver? A study published this year showed that vitamin D supplementation in rats dramatically increased the amount of glutathione - an antioxidant - in the l

New research just came out with liposomal form of glutathione. Details are here: => https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28853742

Oral supplementation with liposomal glutathione elevates body stores of glutathione and markers of immune function. - PubMed - NCBI Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017 Aug 30. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2017.132. [Epub ahead of print]

An overview of magnesium supplements that may be helpful in deciding on the right one: => http://www.immunehealthscience.com/types-of-magnesium-supplements.html

Types of Magnesium Supplements: oral, topical, IV and IM. Types of Magnesium Supplements - choose what works best for you.

Additional information on magnesium and its role in immune health and as a glutathione cofactor: => http://www.immunehealthscience.com/benefits-of-magnesium.html

Benefits Of Magnesium And Its Role As A Glutathione Cofactor What are the health benefits of magnesium and how magnesium affects your glutathione levels? Find answers here.

Magnesium plays an important role in bone health alongside calcium and vitamin D. A new study shows that magnesium may be a key component in the prevention of bone fractures: => https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170412215700.htm

Magnesium could prevent fractures, say researchers Magnesium could hold the key to preventing one of the most preventable causes of disability in middle-aged to elderly people, according to new research.

Broccoli scored another point. Sulforaphane, a dietary compound in broccoli, has been found to influence non-coding RNAs that are thought to be able to control what genes are turned on/off, and may offer a new, targeted way to prevent or slow the growth of malignant cells. Details are here: => https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170316141117.htm

Dietary anti-cancer compound may work by influence on cellular genetics Sulforaphane, a dietary compound from broccoli that's known to help prevent prostate cancer, may work through its influence on long, non-coding RNAs, report scientists. This is another step forward in a compelling new area of study on the underlying genetics of cancer development and progression.

An interesting article on the role of soil bacteria in fighting depression (which is also known to suppress the immune system). Details are here: => https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/antidepressant-microbes-soil.htm

Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects on the brain as Prozac without side effects and chemical dependency. Learn how to harness the natural antidepressant in soil and make yourself happier and healthier in this article.

Optimal glutathione levels are seen yet again, in a new animal study, as a means to prevent the decline of detoxification pathways associated with aging. Details are here =>: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161024132851.htm

Boosting levels of known antioxidant may help resist age-related decline A specific detoxification compound, glutathione, helps resist the toxic stresses of everyday life – but its levels decline with age and this sets the stage for a wide range of age-related health problems, scientists have discovered.

The new page is about comparing undenatured whey proteins that can be a great source of crucial glutathione precursors. We picked six top-rated supplements for comparison. Details are here: => http://www.immunehealthscience.com/undenatured-whey-protein-comparison.html

Undenatured Whey Protein Comparison: 6 Top-Rated Brands Compared Undenatured Whey Protein Comparison: what to look for in undenatured whey for raising glutathione and how these six top-rated brands compare

A colorful visual reminder of the many nutrients found in raw produce.

While responsible glutathione boosting therapies can be beneficial for immune health, cosmetic skin bleaching may pose health risks. I think it is the first time that the potential dangers of this popular use of glutathione for have been addressed by medical community. Details are here: => https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160831223742.htm

Concerns over glutathione skin bleaching in the UK: Regulators must warn against this potentially dangerous practice, says consultant Skin bleaching with the use of glutathione is on the rise, despite the potential ethical issues and adverse side effects associated with the practice, warns a doctor from England.

In addition to drastically reducing the risk of breast cancer from earlier research, normal vitamin D levels (50 ng/ml) appear to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer considerably as well. Details are here: => https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/meta-analysis-finds-vitamin-d-is-inversely-associated-with-colorectal-cancer-risk/

Vitamin D Council | Meta-analysis finds vitamin D is inversely associated with colorectal cancer risk A new meta-analysis of 15 studies found that a vitamin D status of 50 ng/ml had 60% reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to those with 5 ng/ml.

A new study confirming zinc's positive impact on cellular health at just 4 mg a day. Details are here: => https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170103084620.htm

Zinc eaten at levels found in biofortified crops reduces 'wear and tear' on DNA: Research results present a new strategy for measuring the impact of zinc on health A new study shows that a modest 4 milligrams of extra zinc a day in the diet can have a profound, positive impact on cellular health that helps fight infections and diseases. This amount of zinc is equivalent to what biofortified crops like zinc rice and zinc wheat can add to the diet of vulnerable,...

Tips on how to avoid flu and colds. Happy New Year to everyone! http://www.immunehealthscience.com/avoid-flu.html

Avoid Flu Naturally With Optimized Glutathione Levels How to avoid flu naturally and how optimized glutathione helps with flu prevention and treatment backed by scientific research.

Wishing all our readers Happy Holidays and a happy and healthy New Year!

A new study showed that consumption of 150 g (5.3 oz,) of bilberries for 6 weeks may significantly reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular disease. It is interesting to note also that bilberries improved the levels of the GGT enzyme by 9% in the liver. This enzyme plays an important role in the synthesis of glutathione. Details are here: => http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Bilberry-consumption-linked-to-better-cholesterol-levels-Study

Bilberry consumption linked to better cholesterol levels: Study Regular consumption of polyphenol-rich bilberries may significantly reduce LDL cholesterol levels, and increase HDL cholesterol levels, says a new study from Europe.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers!

A discovery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine that the immune system directly affects social behavior which could have significant implications for a number of neurological diseases including autism. Details are here: => https://news.virginia.edu/content/shocking-new-role-found-immune-system-controlling-social-interactions

Shocking New Role Found for the Immune System: Controlling Social Interactions Following last year’s groundbreaking discovery of a direct link between the brain and the immune system, UVA researchers have determined that the immune system affects – and even controls – social behavior. Their discovery could profoundly affect treatment of several neurological disorders.

A study tracking almost 55,000 women over 30 years showed that those who regularly consumed walnuts (along with a healthy diet including apples, oranges, pears and lettuces) had less chances of developing physical impairments that could restrict independence. Walnuts are included into our list of glutathione supporting super foods as they contain almost all glutathione co-factor vitamins and minerals. Study details are here: => http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Walnut-properties-cracked-as-nut-linked-to-healthy-ageing

Walnut properties cracked as nut linked to healthy ageing The nutritional properties of walnuts are again under the spotlight as a review points to the nut’s omega-3 content as a factor in reducing the risk of developing physical impairments in old age.

Our new page explores the benefits of optimized levels in cystic fibrosis. Details are here => http://www.immunehealthscience.com/cystic-fibrosis-therapy.html

Cystic Fibrosis Therapy: How Optimizing Glutathione Can Be Beneficial Cystic Fibrosis Therapy: minimizing oxidative damage with glutathione raising therapies.

The baby steps continue in understanding the vast composition of gut bacteria and what our gut flora may ultimately mean for health. http://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/04/why-are-your-gut-microbes-different-from-mine/480207/

Why Are Your Gut Microbes Different From Mine? To find out, scientists collected p**p from thousands of people—but they ended up with more questions than answers.

Recent research determined that women with vitamin D levels of at least 40 ng/ml were associated with more than 65% reduced risk of developing cancer. Details are here: => http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/blog/healthy-vitamin-d-levels-associated-with-significant-decrease-in-cancer-risk-among-women/

Healthy vitamin D levels associated with significant decrease in cancer risk among women |... New research has shown that vitamin D levels of at least 40 ng/mL is associated with greater than 65% reduced risk of developing cancer among women.

Foods high in magnesium. To save you time trying to figure out magnesium content in reasonable serving sizes I have decided to use most common serving sizes as a point of reference, simply because standardized tables (all foods per 3.5 oz. or per 1 cup) are not particularly helpful – one cannot possibly eat 1 cup of rice bran or 3.5 oz. of kelp a day, even though they are considered the highest in magnesium. Details are here: http://www.immunehealthscience.com/foods-high-in-magnesium.html

40 Foods High In Magnesium - great variety and reasonable serving sizes. List of 40 Foods High In Magnesium plus quick facts to help you maximize magnesium absorption.

This article covers the topic of gum disease and its relation to heart disease, cancer and other health condtions. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/gum-disease-opens-body-host-infections?utm_source=Society+for+Science+Newsletters&utm_campaign=f5c600ab9b-Latest_From_Science_News&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a4c415a67f-f5c600ab9b-104538221

Gum disease opens up the body to a host of infections Researchers are getting to the root of gum disease's implications for other diseases.

Having analized an enormous amount of data on 66,000 men and women researchers from Indiana University found that magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer. The study found that every 100 mg/day decrease in magnesium intake was associated with a 24% increase in the occurrence of this type of cancer. Details are here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/12/151218161439.htm

Magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer Researchers have found that magnesium intake may be beneficial in preventing pancreatic cancer. Using information from the VITamins and Lifestyle study, the study analyzed data on more than 66,000 men and women, between the ages of 50 and 76, looking at the direct association between magnesium and p…