The Dr. Hyman Show Jeff Bland (Part 2): The Science of Immune Aging—and How to Reverse It
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Jun 4, 2025 
Joining the discussion is Jeff Bland, a pioneer in Functional Medicine who has dedicated his career to addressing the root causes of chronic disease. He shares insights on how aging impacts the immune system and why it doesn't have to be accepted as inevitable. The conversation dives into the impressive health benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat and the role of diet in immune dysfunction. Jeff also highlights the importance of phytochemicals and how simple dietary changes can rejuvenate your immune system, empowering better health.
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Genes vs. Modern Environment
- Chronic diseases are caused by genes exposed to dramatically changed environments.
- Gene-environment mismatch, not genetics alone, explains the rise in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Female Immunity and Autoimmune Disease
- Women's immune systems evolved to adapt to childbearing, not as a defect.
- Autoimmune diseases affecting mainly women reflect heightened immune sensitivity, not weakness.
Inflammation: Root of Chronic Disease
- The root of chronic diseases is silent, low-grade inflammation.
- Inflammation, not cholesterol alone, drives heart disease and many aging-related illnesses.