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Old 11-09-2009, 10:25 AM   #25
Seashore
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Default Re: Influenza and the Cytokine Storm

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Originally Posted by no caste View Post
It makes me wonder if the whole path of 'bolstering' one's immunity is a good strategy for people right now...I'm not sure, but I'm going with green tea supps, tumeric...
Regarding green tea and turmeric:

Both these substances are listed as "antioxidants" which fight off the aging effects of "free radicals" and enhance immune function on the information associated with a supplement I take (Jigsaw Complete).

This is what is confusing me. I've seen turmeric recommended in a separate article I read as an anti-inflammatory remedy for the cytokine storm, which agrees with what you're saying, yet I also see it recommended as an immune function booster.

This seems contradictory.

Does anyone have a resolution to this?
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