Strengthening the body's defenses: arming yourself with an intact immune system against corona virus Regular hand washing, keeping your distance from other people and wearing mouth and nose protection when shopping and on public transport: You can hardly do more against the corona virus, right? But: You can strengthen your immune system.
The role of magnesium in the defense against pathogens There are several different methods available to the body to protect itself from pathogens. Not all of our defense mechanisms have been decrypted. A research team from Basel has now discovered a new mechanism in which magnesium plays a central role.
Escherichia coli: pathogens detected in flour flour is probably one of the foods that can be found in almost every German household. Unfortunately, the natural product can also be a carrier of pathogenic germs. In the past, shigatoxin-forming Escherichia coli (STEC) were repeatedly detected in various flour samples.
Cigarette smoke makes color blind smoking increases the risk of heart disease and cancer. Most smokers are aware of these risks and the cigarette packets clearly indicate the dangers. A new study has now revealed that smoking cigarettes also damages eyesight. Heavy smokers are particularly at risk.
New reference value for vitamin B12 intake: not only essential for vegans The German Nutrition Society (DGE) has revised the reference value for vitamin B12 intake together with the nutrition companies from Austria and Switzerland. The derived estimate for an adequate intake for adults is 4.0 µg per day higher than the previously recommended intake of 3.0 µg per day.
Manuka honey is said to have a special healing power that can be used against a variety of ailments. Honey was already known as a remedy in the ancient Greeks. Hippocrates used it for fever and as a wound dressing. But Manuka honey can do a lot more! Because of the composition and concentration of its ingredients, Manuka honey from New Zealand is a very special honey that has a strong antibacterial effect.
