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Our immune system
The immune system does an outstanding job most of the time. To provide such excellent protection against bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi, our immune system must continuously learn.
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Innate immunity
Innate immunity cells quickly respond to invaders and can deal with over 90% of infections.
These cells recognize invaders by looking for broadly shared patterns, such as common molecules on the surface of most bacteria.
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Always learning
Innate immune cells are changed by previous infections or vaccination through trained immunity.
Because innate learning changes innate immune cells, infection by one invader can change how the immune system deals with a completely different invader.
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Adaptive immunity
When the innate response fails to deal with an invasion, the adaptive immunity takes over. The adaptive cell looks for a specific pattern. It could be a particular protein on the surface of a virus or bacteria.
There are millions of adaptive immune cells, each to recognize a differ...
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Environmental factors
Studies suggest the immune learning is strongly affected by environmental factors, like diet, lifestyle, surroundings, and previous infections.
But this provides hope that we can improve immunity and reduce disease through environmental factors.
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Your immune system is your friend
Your immune system defends your body from infection. If you can support it, there will be benefits.
Your immune system creates, stores, and distributes white blood cells that fight bacteria and viruses you are exposed to.
Facts about the immune system
- Eating fruits and vegetables helps your immune system fight viruses and bacteria.
- A positive attitude can help your body fight illnesses.
- Covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze can keep germs at bay.
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Immune system myths
- A lack of sleep does not affect your immune system. There is a strong link between restorative sleep and a healthy immune system.
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