Immune nutrition is creating a diet that brings the most benefit to the immune system. This can, in turn, help to prevent or reverse some health conditions. There are three levels of immune nutrition – these include macronutrients, micronutrients, and phytonutrients. The immune system has two branches of immunity – innate, or natural immunity, and adaptive immunity. Innate immunity is older, and provides a more generalized immune response. Adaptive immunity actually fills in gaps left by innate immunity.
Key Takeaways:
- Adaptive immunity is slower than innate immunity, but develops a memory of past exposures.
- Quality sleep, physical activity, stress management, and social connections contribute to immune system strength.
- A diet rich in fiber, protein, healthy fats, and vitamins is beneficial to the immune system.
“Your immune system is divided into two main branches: innate immunity (which is sometimes called natural immunity), and adaptive immunity (which is sometimes called specific immunity).”
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