Tuberculosis

Soya and L-glutamine ups immunity
The importance of soya and L-glutamine in enhancing immunity should not be underestimated, especially in the treatment of HIV/Aids, tuberculosis, ME, and cancer.

Why TB patients don't take meds
A study casts new light on the difficulties patients face in trying to stick to the treatment they are given.

TB and nutrition
Nutrition and dietary habits play an important role in the prevention and treatment of TB.

Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs but can also damage other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, kidneys, and bones. Mycobacterium tuberculosis can live only in people; it cannot be carried by animals, insects, soil, or other non-living objects.

Vitamin D counters TB
Discovery of the molecular mechanism that the body uses to fight off tuberculosis may open the way to the use of ordinary vitamin supplements to help prevent the disease.

Never mind the war: what about TB?
In the deep rural areas of Africa, villages are erected to treat the poor and needy tubercular sufferers.

The role of diet in TB
While TB drugs are the first line of defence against this killer disease, a healthy diet rich in protective nutrients can also play an important role in improving the outcome.