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December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” Extra virgin olive oil may boost the immune system and help fight infections like COVID-19.
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Silk sericin dressing with collagen heals wounds faster and improves scar quality better than Bactigras.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” Zinc is essential for plant growth and human health, but many soils lack enough zinc, affecting crops and potentially leading to health problems.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.
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The research developed a human hair keratin and silver ion hydrogel that could help heal wounds.