Echinacea is a common nutraceutical used to enhance immune function. Also known as the purple coneflower, this plant is native to eastern North America. E. purpurea is the most widely cultivated of the nine different species of echinacea. Even though the plant contains three types of photochemicals, it is the alkamides that are thought to …
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Garlic for Animals
Garlic or Allium sativum is one of the most popular nutraceuticals in use today. The American Veterinary Medical Association defines nutraceuticals as “. . . micronutrients, macronutrients and other nutritional supplements used as therapeutic agents.” Besides flavoring food, garlic is reported to have the following effects: -cancer prevention-prevents blood clots-lowers lipids-inhibits bacterial growth-increases circulation-improves the function of the immune system-antioxidant-supports …