Echinacea purpurea and mucosal immunity
Randomized trial
Abstract
In a randomized trial, Echinacea purpurea supplementation attenuated the exercise-induced suppression of salivary IgA mucosal immunity and reduced the duration of upper respiratory tract infection, supporting its immunomodulatory use.
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Hall, H., Fahlman, M.M. and Engels, H.J (2007) 'Echinacea purpurea and mucosal immunity', International Journal of Sports Medicine, 28(9), pp. 792-797. doi:10.1055/s-2007-964895
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