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

On the Ideology of Nutritionism (2008). Scrinis. Defines nutritionism

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

Part 2 – GUT HEALTH & IMMUNITY THROUGH THE LIFECOURSE

Part 3 – PRE & PROBIOTICS: EVIDENCE & PRACTICE