The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Inflammation’s Ties to Fasting, Cancer and Covid – Dr. Miriam Merad with Dave Asprey : 783
Jan 21, 2021
Dr. Miriam Merad, an acclaimed physician scientist leading the Precision Immunology Institute at Mount Sinai, delves into the fascinating connections between inflammation, fasting, and our immune responses. She discusses how fasting can reduce chronic inflammation without compromising the immune system's ability to tackle acute infections. Dr. Merad also addresses variations in immune responses among different ethnic groups and shares insights from her research on COVID-19 and cancer, highlighting the complexities of immune health and potential treatment advancements.
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Immunity: Our Best Doctor
- Dr. Merad's interest in the immune system stems from the realization that it's the reason humans have survived millions of years of threats.
- She emphasizes its importance as "our best doctor", a powerful defense against infections, extreme conditions, and other dangers.
A Cancer Physician's Revelation
- While training as a cancer physician, Dr. Merad observed more immune cells than cancer cells in patients' lesions, sparking her interest in immunology.
- This led her to question why these immune cells weren't effectively fighting cancer and how they could be unleashed.
Food as a Threat
- Dr. Merad's research found that the bone marrow senses food intake and releases monocytes, inflammatory cells usually deployed against infection.
- This suggests the body reacts to each meal as a potential threat, mobilizing the immune system.
