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Study: Those with Higher Omega-3 Index More Protected from Severe COVID

The research was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

April 6, 2023

Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored whether omega-3 fatty acids might be protective against contracting and/or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection.

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Research: Quercetin Phytosome Offers Natural Help for Recovery from COVID-19

Researchers investigated the benefits of the ingredient, in combination with standard care, in early stage of COVID-19.

February 28, 2023

Maggie Jaqua

Quercefit brand quercetin from Indena has been proven to be an effective natural help to manage early stage conditions of COVID-19, in combination with standard care.

Genexa Works to Offer Clean Medicine to Families Amid Shortages

December 16, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Atlanta, GA—Cases of respiratory syncytial (RSV) and the flu have increased in recent weeks, triggering shortages of infants’ and kids’ pain relievers and fever reducers. The Washington Post reports that supplies of pediatric formulations such as liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen have become scarce as the flu, coronavirus and RSV have swept...

“Not the Final Word”—CRN Responds to Reporting on 2 Vitamin D & COVID-19 Studies

September 23, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—Two new studies published in the British Medical Journal focus on vitamin D and COVID-19: Prevention of covid-19 and other acute respiratory infections with cod liver oil supplementation, a low dose vitamin D supplement: quadruple blinded, randomised placebo controlled trial Effect of a test-and-treat approach to vitamin D supplementation on...

Studies Investigate Probiotic Impact on COVID-19

September 16, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Three independent global studies showed positive reduction against COVID-19 and upper respiratory illnesses when consuming BLIS K12, according to a press release from Blis Technologies. The company released the three studies in a white paper to demonstrate the benefit of BLIS K12 for respiratory health for both adults and children, and...

Study: Fairtrade Certification Protected Farmers Have Higher Wellbeing in Times of Crisis; Challenges Remain

June 30, 2022

Marissa Fox

Washington, DC—Farmers who are part of Fairtrade Certified Producer Organizations have more farming resilience and sustainability over a 10-year period,according to a recently published study. The farmers had higher wellbeing in times of global crisis with the certification practices behind them. Fairtrade Benefits and Protections Fairtrade farms had better economic outcomes,...

Organic Industry Survey Shows Steady Growth

June 3, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Washington, D.C.—Pantry loading and supply shortages were a major issue during the pandemic, but the Organic Trade Association (OTA) reports that its latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021. Among the findings shared by OTA in a press release: Between 2020 and...

Study: Climate Change Could Spark Next Pandemic

May 2, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Washington, D.C.— Researchers who led a comprehensive study published in Nature determined that animal migration and rising temperatures may cause virus spread to new areas, potentially to humans. The study suggests that the climate crisis had an impact on human health, and the greatest risk factor for another pandemic is climate...

Naturally Informed: Climate Change, Pandemics & Public Health—A Call to Action

April 22, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Pandemics, food insecurity, climate change, social injustice...COVID-19 has placed a bright spotlight on these dire problems. In this panel discussion, changemakers discuss urgent issues and the essential steps forward for the health of people and the planet. Tune in for insights from: Jessica Schiff, MS, Research Assistant, Harvard C-CHANGE (00:31)...

Study: Quercetin Supplementation Shows Positive Effects for Healthcare Workers

February 25, 2022

Julia Peterman

Milan, Italy—Quercetin Phytosome supplementation may help maintain health for those working in a COVID-19 infectious environment, according to a new study led by the University of Pavia, Italy. The study was performed on 120 high-exposure healthcare workers. Mariangela Rondanelli, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia,...