Amino acids are best known for their central function as a building block of the numerous proteins. They are essential for a functioning immune system and are needed for the synthesis of muscles and the structure of the skin. They are...
Vitamins are vital organic substances, which are needed for enzymatic and regulatory tasks in many processes in our body. In addition, they are responsible for maintaining the health of the organs and the functioning of the immune system...
In our older blog post on ‘micronutrients’ an overview of micronutrients was already given. Generally speaking, micronutrients include water- and fat-soluble vitamins, bulk and trace elements and various plant substances such as antioxidants. Today's Science Friday will...
According to Neil P. Walsh (2018), it is well researched that psychological stress can have a negative effect on immune function. Edwards et al. (2018) also found a positive correlation between psychological stress and an infection post training...
A distinction is made between the innate (unspecific) and the acquired (specific) immune system. Both defense systems are closely interlinked and complement each other in every reaction to a pathogen or pollutant.
