Fighting Bacteria

A healthy lymphatic system also helps purify your blood. One of the ways it does this is through the largest mass of lymph tissue in the body, the spleen, an oval organ located to the left of the stomach, just under the lower part of your rib cage. The spleen fights bacteria, viruses, and other microbes that spew acid wastes as part of their metabolism. 

Precautions Polyphenol substances in tea are believed to inhibit the action of carcinogens in food and tobacco, and may protect against heart disease. Other elements of tea may prevent tooth decay. Tannins in tea help fight bacteria and viruses. 

Antibody Immune cell produced by the body to fight bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. 

In cosmetics and lotions, chemicals are used to moisturize, prevent deterioration of the product, fight bacteria, and thicken the product. Your clothes may he made of natural materials such as cotton or synthetic substances such as nylon or polyester. Perhaps you wear a... 

In cosmetics and lotions, chemicals are used to moisturize, prevent deterioration of the product, fight bacteria, and thicken the product. Your clothes may be made of natural materials such as cotton or synthetic substances such as nylon or polyester. Perhaps you wear a ring or watch made of gold, silver, or platinum. Your breakfast cereal is probably fortified with iron, calcium, and phosphorus, while the milk you drink is enriched with vitamins A and D. Antioxidants are chemicals added to food to prevent it from spoiling. Some of the chemicals you may encounter when you cook in the kitchen are shown in Figure 1.1. 

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