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The Dr. Hyman Show
Understanding Immune System Function and Inflammation
Testing immune system function involves injecting molecules to observe the response, determining if the immune system reacts appropriately or if it overreacts with excessive inflammation. Monitoring cytokines like CRP, CNF-alpha, IL-6 can indicate inflammation symptoms but not the underlying causes. Functional medicine focuses on understanding and addressing the root causes of inflammation to naturally reduce inflammation and regulate the immune system.
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