23 Apr 2020 --- Plants with anti-inflammatory properties contained in food supplements can disrupt the body’s immunity by interfering with the inflammatory defence mechanisms that tackle infections such as COVID-19. This is according to the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES), which published an opinion piece on the matter. Industry is reacting as turmeric, echinacea and other anti-inflammatory herbs have long been promoted for a range of science-backed health benefits. Meanwhile, this week, a new supplement coined Upgraid is pegged as the first product on the market focused on “supporting a healthy level of inflammation” in the body.
