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Can a traditional African diet help protect against inflammation? | Quirijn de Mast & Tim Spector

ZOE Science & Nutrition

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Dietary Shifts and Immune Response

This chapter examines the effects of transitioning from a traditional to a Western diet on inflammation and immune function. It highlights a study where participants experienced increased inflammation and reduced immune efficacy within two weeks of dietary change, contrasting this with the benefits of a traditional African diet. The discussion emphasizes the importance of dietary choices in maintaining immune health and combating chronic diseases.

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