From green smoothies to stem-cell supplements — online ‘immune-boosting’ ideas may lead you astray

By Alessandro Marcon, Senior Research Associate at the Health Law Institute, University of Alberta
Jia Hu, Public Health Physician, Immunization Programs and Prevention and Health Promotion, University of British Columbia

We all want a well-functioning immune system to help us fight invasive bacteria and viruses and recover faster from illness. Popular “immune-boosting” ideas, however, might be more of a hindrance than a help.

Immune boosting is an online trend. Content producers share immune-boosting recipes — from smoothies to soups…

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