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Fighting Flu With Fish Oil

Could the news about fish oil get any better?

 

The answer appears to be yes, according to a new study from leading Japanese universities including The University of Tokyo.

 

It reveals that a compound derived from fats found in fish oils fights flu in influenza-virus-infected mice.

 

The study offers a promising view of the future for the treatment of influenza.

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Elderberry Against Flu

Botanical Illustration of Sambucus nigra from Bilder ur Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman 1901-1905

Flu season is back, and it’s a good time to look at the research on a supplement of Elderberry fruit (Sambucus nigra) and the flu.

 

While there is no guarantee that any dietary supplement will prevent the flu, there is a lot of very interesting research on how dietary supplements could help reduce the chances of getting flu symptoms.

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