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The immune system

3 common vitamin questions

Vitamins and supplements can do a good job at boosting your immune system but getting the right information on what to use, when and what dosage can be a mission.

Eat right, stay healthy this winter

Most of us have resigned ourselves to getting sick every winter. However, by adding the right foods to your shopping basket, you can stay healthy throughout the season.

Micro-organisms

Your immune system protects you against several different attackers - these include viruses, bacteria, toxins, parasites and fungi. Get real info here.

Pre- and probiotics boost immunity

Pre- and probiotics are powerful immunity boosters. In this article, DietDoc takes a closer look at these two concepts that are on the lips of experts around the globe.

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Immune system disorders

Immune system disorders occur when the body's immune system does not function properly. The immune system is a complex network of cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that work together to fight off harmful substances and disease-causing microorganisms called pathogens. A healthy immune system helps protect the body from disease, infection, and cancer.

Fruits and berries boost winter health

Are you being plagued by colds and flu? Turn to the abundant supply of fresh fruits and berries that are on sale in the South African winter, says DietDoc.

Fight flu with these foods

It's winter and flu, colds and sore throats are back again to plague us. Luckily, there are some precautions and preventative steps that can be taken to ward off disease.

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