Search results for immune system

“There are four coronaviruses known to circulate among the world's population and transmit the "common cold." A healthy person's response to a viral infection involves a coordinated effort between the innate and adaptive immune systems.”

“Many people experience anxiety or a loss of drive during illness, yet how signals from the immune system alter brain activity remains poorly understood.”

These alterations could contribute to the dysregulated immunity often observed in sleep-deprived people. Link to full study. Watch this clip in which Dr. Matthew Walker describes some of the deleterious effects that poor sleep has on the immune system.

“The virus also activates the immune system to kill cancer cells. This seems very promising.”

“Quercetin - a flavonol found in apples, onions, and other edible plants that exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties across multiple organ systems. Resveratrol - a polyphenolic compound found in red grapes, peanuts, and other edible plants that demonstrates beneficial cardiovascular effects.”

“Fermentable fiber feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut which then prevents them from being forced to cannibalize the gut barrier (which causes inflammation) and it allows them to produce signaling molecules (short chain fatty acids) which make the immune system better.”

“This ~1-hour long podcast covers effects on mood, vigilance, inflammation & the immune system, metabolism, athletic performance, recovery, and more.”

“However, these proteins—called antigens—can also interact with the immune system to suppress small intestinal tumors. A recent study in mice found that food antigens help activate immune responses in the small intestine, potentially reducing the risk of tumors.”

“It also participates in many biological processes driving pregnancy outcomes, maintaining bone mineral density and muscle mass in older adults, improving neurological function, and aiding the immune system to fight cancer.”

“Evening: less than 10 lux melanopic EDI during the three hours before bed. Sleep: less than 1 lux melanopic EDI. Melanopic equivalent daylight illuminance, or melanopic EDI, estimates how strongly light stimulates melanopsin and the circadian system.”