Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Nutrients help fight flu

A nutritional supplement containing antioxidants, minerals and other nutrients was found to help immune function and reduce risk of infection in frail older people, according to a US study.

Fifty-two nursing-home residents aged 65 and over were given an experimental supplement, while 40 others received a standard liquid nutrition product.

Participants were immunized against the flu four weeks

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