Tag: immune system
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The Immune System is DIRECTLY Related to Obesity
Obesity is a state of chronic low-grade inflammation, termed “meta-inflammation” (metabolically driven inflammation), which results from complex interactions between the immune system, adipose tissue, and metabolic organs. This persistent inflammation creates a persistent immune activation that contributes to insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and an increased risk of cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, and metabolic diseases. Adipose Tissue Excess…
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Probiotics & Prebiotics in Foods for Better Gut Bacteria Balance
The normal intestinal flora is a world made up of millions of microorganisms that live and grow within our gastrointestinal system. These microorganisms break down the foods we eat, control our appetite, help regulate our metabolism, help our immune system, and affect our mood. The “good microbes” of our intestinal flora ensure that our body…
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it requires fat for proper absorption and is stored in adipose tissue and the liver. It consists of eight compounds, but only alpha tocopherol is the most absorbable form, and mainly its natural form as it is more absorbable than its synthetic form. The role of vitamin E…
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Foods to increase White Blood Cells (WBC)
Blood is made up of different types of cells, including white blood cells, or leukocytes. White blood cells are a key part of the immune system, helping to fight disease and infection. Our bodies rely on their immune system to fight off invaders called antigens, which include bacteria, viruses, and allergens. White blood cells attack…
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5 important benefits of cocoa for the body
Cocoa is the dried and fully fermented seed that we get from the cocoa tree. Cocoa contains substances such as flavanols, procyanidins and other flavonoids, theobromine and a small amount of caffeine. These substances have 5 important benefits for the body. 1. Improving cognitive function Consuming at least 5 cups of cocoa per week can…
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6 Types of Foods That Cause Inflammation
Inflammation is our body’s defense mechanism against incoming external threats such as stress, bacterial or viral infection, and toxic chemicals. When the immune system detects one of these threats, it activates substances that protect cells and tissues. This inflammatory response is beneficial because it aims to fight and destroy these substances by the body.…
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Foods that increase histamine
Histamine is a substance that is mainly involved in the functions of the immune and central nervous systems. Histamine initiates an inflammatory reaction to alert the body’s immune system to a possible attack. This inflammatory reaction causes blood vessels to dilate in order for white blood cells to act faster against the infectious agent. The…
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