Building a strong immune system | Dr Jenna Macciochi

In Episode #213, Dr Jenna Macciochi joins me for a deep dive into the human immune system.

“Immunity” has become a buzzword in health spheres at the moment. From supplement marketing to recipe promotion, there seem to be countless quick-fix products or ingredients to “boost” and improve the immune system. But is there any validity to these claims? Dr Jenna Macciochi joins me today to look deeper into what actually creates a balanced immune system.

In this episode, we cover broader explanations of what the immune system is and what it does before getting into the finer details. Dr Macciochi also provides an abundance of applicable information, explaining the mechanisms behind what impacts the immune system. We discuss the extent of control we have over our own immune system, indications of a disrupted immune system, and the importance of gut health. Dr Macciochi also shares insight into vaccines, inflammation, diet, and supplementation.

Specifically, we cover:

• Intro (0:00)
• Becoming an Immunologist (5:38)
• Explaining the Immune System (9:00)
• Impact of Genetics (15:05)
• Immunity & Immune-Washing (19:07)
• Reaction to Virus’ (28:04)
• Pregnancy & Childhood (31:00)
• Understanding Your Immunity (44:53)
• Bacterial VS Viral Infections (56:00)
• Antibiotics (58:48)
• Germ vs Terrain Theory (1:04:36)
• Natural Immunity (1:09:23)
• Inflammation Explained (1:18:38)
• Anti-Inflammatory Diets (1:29:28)
• Phytonutrients & Toxic Plants (1:44:31)
• Eat the Rainbow (1:57:52)
• Beta-Glucans (2:05:40)
• Animal Foods (2:07:37)
• Healthy Fats (2:12:48)
• Supplementing Vitamins (2:16:04)
• Outro (2:32:10)

To connect with Dr Jenna Macciochi, you can do so on Instagram, Twitter, and her website. Make sure to check out her first book Immunity: The Science of Staying Well. Her new book, Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity, is now available as well.

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Enjoy, friends.

Simon

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