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“Findings of a new report indicate that SARS-CoV-2 infiltrates adipose tissue, causing inflammation and worsening disease severity. Severe COVID-19 is characterized by immune hyperreactivity that creates systemic inflammation mediated by excessive production of pro-inflammatory proteins.”

“Note: LPS elicits a strong immune response. > Results: Pups born from the LPS group were significantly growth restricted (p < 0.001) and delayed in hindlimb placing (p < 0.05), cliff avoidance (p < 0.05), and gait (p < 0.001) compared to controls.”

“Zinc is an essential nutrient that plays key roles in immune function. Sources of zinc include red meat, poultry, nuts, beans, and seafood. Findings presented at the recent European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Conference on Coronavirus Disease suggest that zinc provides protection against COVID-19.”

“Maternal autoantibody-related autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that occurs when proteins (called autoantibodies) that are produced by a pregnant woman's immune system react with proteins in the developing fetus's brain.”

“Vitamin D regulates over 900 genes in the body that affect the immune, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems, among others. Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency may decrease athletic performance.”

“Inflammaging increases the risk of autoimmunity by increasing the concentration of damaged cellular components in the blood, potentially triggering the immune system to generate antibodies against its own cells.”

“A ketogenic diet reprogrammed metabolism and the immune system to a greater extent in older mice by increasing the number of beneficial T cells and reducing the number of harmful monocytes in the lungs, leading to less inflammation overall and reduced disease severity.”

“This research highlights the importance of diet in the interplay between pathogenic and beneficial microbes in the gut microbiota. Link to full report. Learn more about how the microbiota and immune system interact in this video featuring Dr. Rhonda Patrick.).”

“The gene changes also suggest increased activity in systems that support energy production and remove damaged cell parts. Because most related proteins did not change, the cellular response may still have been at an early stage.”

“Helping behavior has also been linked to changes in stress regulation systems and immune functioning. Although the study cannot prove cause and effect, its focus on within-person changes, timing, and dose strengthens the case that helping itself could contribute to better cognitive aging.”