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Effects of stress on the immune system
03:36 - 12:18 (08:42)
Stress can depress immune function and cause inflammation, which can affect the immune system. Studies have shown that early exposure to things like dirt and pet dander can protect against asthma and autoimmune diseases.
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Stress and anxiety can have both suppressive and inflammatory effects on the immune system.
03:36 - 08:00 (04:24)
Summary
Stress and anxiety can have both suppressive and inflammatory effects on the immune system. Psychological stress is known to depress immune function while also causing inflammation, leaving the body vulnerable to illness.
ChapterEffects of stress on the immune system
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The human immune response involves two arms: the innate and adaptive immune response, with the innate response involving myeloid cells like neutrophils that create hydrogen peroxide and hyperchlorite to fight off pathogens.
08:00 - 09:14 (01:14)
Summary
The human immune response involves two arms: the innate and adaptive immune response, with the innate response involving myeloid cells like neutrophils that create hydrogen peroxide and hyperchlorite to fight off pathogens.
ChapterEffects of stress on the immune system
Episode967 A Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier, & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The microbiome, including the skin and gut microbiomes, play important roles in our health and can even protect against asthma and autoimmune diseases.
09:14 - 12:18 (03:03)
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The microbiome, including the skin and gut microbiomes, play important roles in our health and can even protect against asthma and autoimmune diseases. The composition of the gut microbiome regulates immune cells.