
S6E1: 6 Factors Lowering Athlete Immunity & Key Nutrition Strategies w Prof. Mike Gleeson, PhD
The Performance Nutrition Podcast
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The Importance of the Immune System in Athletes
The immune system is really an immportant piece of that, i think cove it's ofviosyo really shoing a light on that. And so when we look at trying to support athlete in munity, imean to start with one of the factors that connectyo start to lower or depress immunity. You get that with prolonged bouts of exercise and intensified training. But on top of that, you'veforgot psychological stress, which also depress immunity.
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