Ingestion of Okinawa Island Vegetables Increases IgA Levels and Prevents the Spread of Influenza RNA Viruses

Background: It has been hypothesized that flavonoid ingestion stimulates immunity, promotes health, and prevents human illness. The aim of this analysis was to evaluate the association of the levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA) with the prevention of influenza infections and with the polyphenols contai...

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Main Authors: Kenji Gonda, Hideto Kanazawa, Goki Maeda, Chisa Matayoshi, Naoto Hirose, Yukiteru Katsumoto, Koji Kono, Seiichi Takenoshita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
IgA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1773