Trending Topics

Trending Topics articles are published in timely response to recent media and journal articles, position statements, clinical guidelines, etc. Since they are based on the most recent evidence/publications, they may not be consistent with PEN evidence in other PEN content areas. As soon as possible, when this occurs, the PEN content will be reviewed and updated as needed.

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  Should You Strike "Boosting Your Immune System" from Your Vocabulary? Avoiding "Science-ploitation"

  In a recent podcast, Dr. Jen Gunter describes the problems with the phrase “boosting the immune system” (1). The PEN Team wondered if the podcast concepts might be useful to dietitians when clients ask about “immune-boosting” foods and supplements.

  Posted: 2021-07-29
  

  • Nutrition Science, 
  • Immunity 
• Immunity, Nutrition and COVID-19

  Posted: 2020-04-01
  

  • Immunity, 
  • COVID-19 

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