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“AHPA appreciates that dietary supplement workers are now specifically identified as 'essential critical infrastructure’ in this latest guidance from the Department of Homeland Security,” Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), is quoted as saying in a press release. “However … companies and workers should check state and local recommendations and directives in making status determinations for operations that qualify as essential critical infrastructure.”

The Finutra team had the pleasure of participating in the 2023 Vitafoods exhibition. After three years, we reunited with many valued customers, and it was great to see how everyone has grown and evolved in their business endeavors.

A common myth is that we can 'boost’ our immune systems. As scientists, we know that is not technically true but what we can do is support and reinforce a good, healthy immune function through the intake of the right amount of vitamins and minerals. For example, a Vitamin C deficiency may make us more susceptible to respiratory infections so while we should ensure not to become deficient, taking in extra Vitamin C will not necessarily “boost” our immune system as the body will get rid of excess anyway.

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There are two main types of immune system response: innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity refers to our body’s first line of defence against pathogens whose main purpose is to immediately prevent the spread of said pathogens across the body. Adaptive immunity would be the second line of defence in the fight against non-self pathogens.

A healthy immune system means that our bodies have a stronger chance of fighting off viruses and infections. While viruses such as the Coronavirus will not be able to be stopped merely by healthy immune systems, we can see that weaker immune systems have a part to play in that the people who are most affected like the elderly and those with underlying or existing medical conditions. Their immune systems are generally weaker because of their condition or age and are not as effective at fighting off a virus or infection.

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