meningitidis does not invade epithelial cells, but, rather, remains trapped within the mucus layer being unable to secrete enzymes capable of degrading the mucus, which protects meningococci from dehydration
For example, supplementing with MSM significantly reduced inflammation in mice with stomach ulcers by inhibiting the release of inflammatory cytokines including TNF- and IL-6, as well as increasing glutathione levels ( Another study in 40 physically active men showed that taking 3 grams of MSM before exhaustive exercise decreased the release of inflammatory cytokines and prevented the over-stress of immune cells, compared to a placebo ( Summary MSM may reduce the release of molecules associated with inflammation, such as TNF- and IL-6, as well as boost levels of the powerful antioxidant glutathione
Research indicates DSIP may promote slow-wave sleep, modulate pituitary hormone secretion, and exhibit stress-protective and antioxidant properties
These agents have both hormonal and brain targets
Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS software, with significance set at p 0.05)
Diminished oral function is a major risk factor for malnutrition and sarcopenia (Dibello et al., 2021)
