Natürliche Mittel gegen die Influenza-Pandemie

Zusammenfassung

Die Bekämpfung von Viren ist immer noch ein Problem für die konventionelle Medizin, wie aktuell die H1N1-Influenza zeigt. Mit Mikronährstoffen und Granatapfel-Polyphenolen kann einer Infektion vorgebeugt werden. Kommt es doch zur Infektion, ist mit einem milderen Krankheitsverlauf zu rechnen.

Abstract

The struggle against viruses still is a problem for conventional medicine, as can be presently seen in the case of H1N1 influenza. With micronutrients and pomegranate polyphenols it is possible to take precautions against the infection. If an infection is present, a milder course of the disease can be expected.

Schlüsselwörter

Influenza - Granatapfel - Mikronährstoffe

Keywords

Influenza - pomegranate - micronutrients

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