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The Connection Between Sleep and Your Immune System
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Sleep is closely tied to the immune system and can enhance immune function, especially during the early stages of infection. Consuming tryptophan-rich foods such as white meat, turkey, and complex carbohydrates can lead to better sleep that allows for a more robust immune response.
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The brain responds to inflammatory cytokines released by the choroid and experiences changes in inflammation to neurons.
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The brain responds to inflammatory cytokines released by the choroid and experiences changes in inflammation to neurons. There are ways to enhance the immune system by regulating the nervous system through deploying a more robust response at an early phase of potential infection.
ChapterThe Connection Between Sleep and Your Immune System
EpisodeUsing Your Nervous System to Enhance Your Immune System
PodcastHuberman Lab
The early stages of infection lead to elevated levels of serotonin in the brain, which can enhance the immune system's function.
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The early stages of infection lead to elevated levels of serotonin in the brain, which can enhance the immune system's function. The glymphatic system is also more active during sleep, and eating certain foods such as white meat and complex carbohydrates can lead to a deeper healing sleep that promotes a robust immune response.