Understanding Pathogen Entry and Defense Mechanisms in the Body

Your Body’s Amazing Immune System | Is It Better To Take A Natural Approach When You Get Sick?

Our immune system is our body’s defense against sickness and infection. In this month’s podcast episode, Emiel and Erika discuss inflammation, oxidation, immune supporting supplements, fermented foods, and gut health, and explore ways to stay healthy all year round. Tune into the new podcast episode to learn more about: How inflammation and oxidation are tools that the immune system uses to attack pathogens and help us recover from illness Why fermented foods and carbohydrates are essential for a healthy immune system Vitamins, minerals, and supplements that support a healthy immune system The connection between the gut and the immune system Why symptom management during illness can work against us, and what to do instead This episode is focused on why inflammation and oxidation are essential for helping us fight off pathogens, and therefore, why taking a natural approach when getting sick may help us recover faster. Sometimes, it can be advantageous to lean into the inflammation and oxidation caused by our immune system, though this can be uncomfortable. Dampening inflammation and oxidation can prolong illness, and work against our immune system’s natural response to pathogens. Follow In Search of Insight on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insearchofinsight?igsh=ZGNjOWZkYTE3MQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Buy Immune Supporting Supplements from Nootropics Depot Infini C https://nootropicsdepot.com/infini-c-capsules/ Vitamin D https://nootropicsdepot.com/vitamin-d3-k2-with-vitamin-c-tablets/ https://nootropicsdepot.com/vitamin-d3-k2-c-supplement/ Vitamin B https://nootropicsdepot.com/infini-b-capsules/ Zinc https://nootropicsdepot.com/microzinc-capsules-zinc-supplement/ N-Acetyl Cysteine https://nootropicsdepot.com/n-acetyl-l-cysteine-500mg-capsules/ Micromag https://nootropicsdepot.com/micromag-capsules-optimized-magnesium/ Andrographis paniculata https://nootropicsdepot.com/andrographis-paniculata-capsules-50-andrographolides/ Reduced Glutathione https://nootropicsdepot.com/reduced-glutathione-tablets/ Recommended Podcasts on the Immune System Using Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System - Huberman Labs Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poOf8b2WE2g&t=3604s The Ultimate Cold Prevention Protocol: Strengthening The Immune System with Chris Masterjohn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygeJSE2Xz4w&t=3510s Podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction - Immune System 01:15 How Does Our Environment Affect Our Immune System? 05:30 Inflammation and Oxidation are Tools of the Immune System 06:45 Taking GABA for Immune Function 17:20 The Impact of Gut Health on the Immune System - Why Kombucha? 18:50 How Lindsay Lohan Ruined The Kombucha Industry 23:40 Stomach Acid is the First Line of Defence Against Viruses and Bacteria 26:44 How Fermentation and Food Preservation Supports Our Immune Function 30:44 Sauerkraut - Low PH Means Bad Bacteria Die, Good Bacteria Live 36:25 Short Chain Fatty Acids - Fibers, prebiotics, and biotics 42:45 How the Immune System Functions Beyond Our Gut 46:05 We Have Microbiomes Everywhere 47:55 Innate vs. Adaptive Immune System 57:30 How Genetics Factor Into Our Immune System Response 1:00:00 Leaning Into the Immune Response 1:09:43 Why Do We Get Fevers When We Get Sick? 1:30:16 Sickness Behavior 1:34:34 How To Boost Immune System When You’re Not Sick 1:54:00 Behavior, Micronutrients, and Mushrooms 2:14:00 How to Take Supplements When Getting Sick 2:18:47 Supplements to Support Your Immune System 2:33:39 GABA for the Gut, Mood, and Immune System 2:36:14 Conclusion