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Nutrients for immunity

Nutrients for immunity

The immune system is a busy network throughout our entire body including cells, vessels, lymphoid tissue, nodes, nodules, bone marrow, and organs. Our thymus gland helps regulate the immune system, and is the storage tank for immune cells responsible for eradicating viruses. The spleen recycles iron, captures and destroys pathogens and initiates the maturation and …

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Tart cherries

Benefits of tart cherries

Tart cherries have been used for decades to treat gout and osteoarthritis, but they also contain phytochemicals which stimulate melatonin, enhance sleep, recovery and sports performance and reduce inflammation. Tart cherries contain the phytochemicals anthocyanins, flavonoids, flavanols and phenolic acids. Tart Cherries have a higher content of anthocyanins than sweet cherries and contain potassium, calcium, iron, …

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