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Our immune system is a network of cells, organs, proteins and tissues that has evolved over the ages to combat infection and disease. One of its most powerful capabilities is to tell "self" from "non-self," that is to say: it can recognise invaders from outside such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens (disease-causing organisms). It's so effective that most people tend to take it for granted. We start paying attention to it only when it goes wrong – as it does with autoimmune disorders – or when it gets overloaded by the emergence of a previously unencountered invader (such...

Find out the benefits of Diindolylmethane (also known as DIM), who should take it, the optimal dosage and who should avoid it.

DIM (diindolylmethane) is a biologically active compound found in brocolli, kale and some other vegetables. The Quick and Easy Benefits of Diindolylmethane It is well known that 1 in 2 of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. DIM has been trialled and has potential use for preventing breast, uterine, and colorectal cancer (1) (2) . This might explain why the supplement has become so popular in recent months. It may also reduce the risk of rare types of cancer such as Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) (3). "In summary, the results of the study confirmed that the DIM effectively...

One of the most rigorously studied adaptogens, ashwagandha has been shown to alleviate stress, reduce fatigue, improve general wellbeing and have an anti-proliferative effect on cancer cells.

DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), is a fatty acid that is vital to early cognitive development and as a preventative to cognitive decline.