Following on from our webinar on ’Immunity & Nutrition’, we’ve pulled together some of the key resources and references discussed within the webinar. If you missed the live webinar, you can register to watch the recording.
GUIDELINES AND REPORTS
Rheumatoid arthritis in adults: management (2020). NICE. Clinical guidelines NG100
Guidance on the scientific requirements for health claims related to the immune system, the gastrointestinal tract and defence against pathogenic microorganisms (2016). European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
RESEARCH PAPERS
Effects of probiotic supplementation on natural killer cell function in healthy elderly individuals (2020). Gui et al. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Diet and Immune Function (2019). Childs C et al. The relationship between diet and nutrients and immune function
Cohort profile: The Childhood Asthma Prevention Study (CAPS) (2018). Garden et al. Study to investigate the link between environmental and dietary risk factors in the development of childhood asthma
Age-Related Changes in the Natural Killer Cell Response to Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Are Not Influenced by a Synbiotic: a Randomised Controlled Trial (2018). Przemska-Kosicka et al. The influence of age on the immune system
The Salmon in Pregnancy Study (2011). Miles et al. Study showing that oily fish intake in pregnant women increases their fetus’ status of essential fatty acids
Infant fish oil supplementation study (IFOS) (2011). Meldrum et al. Intervention trial into whether the incidence of allergic disease can be reduced and developmental outcomes enhanced through supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids
Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections (2015). Hao et al. Study highlighting a potential beneficial role for probiotics in preventing respiratory infections
Marine omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes (2014). Calder P. Effects, mechanisms and clinical relevance
Consumption of oily fish and childhood asthma risk (1996). Hodge et al. Study showing regular consumption of fresh oily fish is associated with reduced risk of current asthma
DANONE RESOURCES
Your Immune System – Immunity Hub
The Actimel Immunity Report (2022)
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
The truth about the foods said to boost your immune system (2022). Nahas K. New Scientist paper around immune “boosting” foods
Probiotics and Gut Health (2022). British Dietetic Association (BDA). Fact sheet explaining what probiotics are, what they do and their effect on certain diseases
Supplements. (2022). BDA. Fact sheet around the use of nutritional supplements
Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity (2022). Dr Jenna Macciochi. Book by webinar chair – personalise your diet and lifestyle for better health
IMMUNITY: The Science of Staying Well (2020). Dr Jenna Macciochi. Book by webinar chair all about immunity health
The Eatwell Guide (2019). National Health Service (NHS). A visual guide as to what constitutes a healthy balanced diet
Recipes & Rituals. Dr Jenna Macciochi. Recipes from Dr Jenna Macciochi
SOCIAL MEDIA
@DrCEChilds (Twitter) for Dr Caroline Childs RNutr
@DrJMacc (Twitter) for Dr Jenna Macciochi – Immunologist
RELATED MYNUTRIWEB CONTENT
Immunity Series (2020)
Part 1 – NUTRITION & THE IMMUNE SYSTEM IN HEALTH & DISEASE
