A simple supplement could help your immune system fight cancer and viral infections
ScienceDaily reports on research from Rockefeller University suggesting that arginine, a common amino acid, may help protect against cancer and viral infections. According to the report, scientists found that low arginine levels interfere with the immune system's ability to recognize dangerous cells, while increasing arginine intake reduced colon cancer tumors and improved viral infection outcomes in mice. The outlet also reports that giving mice arginine after they contracted influenza helped them recover.
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A simple supplement could help your immune system fight cancer and viral infections
A surprising discovery from Rockefeller University suggests that a common amino acid could play a powerful role in protecting against cancer and viral infections. Scientists found that low arginine levels interfere with the immune system's ability to recognize dangerous cells, while increasing arginine intake reduced colon cancer tumors and improved viral infection outcomes in mice. Even more remarkably, giving mice arginine after they contracted influenza helped them recover.
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