30 Mar 2018 --- The weekly NutritionInsight research digest reports on the so-called “mystery” relationship between malaria and iron, supplying a possible answer as to why iron deficiencies can sometimes provide malaria protection, whilst iron supplementation seemed to enhance it. Further, in health, researchers studied instances of fungi in the human gut, concluding that most fungi is consumed via the mouth, and exits the body by natural means eventually. Lastly, steps are being taken to ensure the authenticity and safety of botanical healthcare products by Fruit d’Or nutraceuticals. We report this amid stories that frauds and fakes have been on the market, advertising health claims that were unfounded and mislead consumers.
