Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 10:07
in Health & Medicine
Mice given quercetin, a naturally occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, were less likely to contract the flu, according to a study published by The American Physiological Society. The study also found that stressful exercise increased the susceptibility of mice to the flu, but quercetin canceled out that negative effect. read more
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