Our immune system maintains the integrity of our body by recognizing and separating our own from the alien organism. It protects us from external intruders and against infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites. This includes post-injury recovery mechanisms and elimination of degenerated cells as well as tumour protection. This is done 24 hours a day by our immune system, in a continuous standby mode, undetected.
Some of our immunity is born with us. In our lives, as we get more and more exposed, our immune system becomes more prepared, more mature – this is called acquired immunity. The defense mechanism happens in two ways: either by the help of antibodies produced by lymphocytes and/or by the help of phagocytes. The health of our immune system is based on the coordinated operation of cells specialized in different tasks. Cells in the immune system activate each other by hormone-like molecules. Some cells are to detect the alien intruders, others are to produce antibodies or destroy the alien bodies. Phagocytes fight the pathogens directly; others clean up the debris left after the “battle”. There are immune cells that keep the information we need for protection in their memory for the rest of our lives and when we need them, they ‘wake up’ and start to produce antibodies.
Where’s our immune system?
Lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow and the thymus and subsequently migrate to the lymph nodes, to the spleen and become active and able immune cells.
They are everywhere where our bodies come into contact with the outside world. Skin and mucous membranes lining the gastrointestinal tract are the first line of defense. The small intestine has an extensive lymphatic system; the appendix is often referred to as the tonsils of the abdominal cavity. In the colon, the microbial flora, which lives with us, is perhaps the most important area for our immune system. Each lymphatic organ is connected by the lymphatic vessels, where the chyle is flowing. Chyle passing through the body is filtered by the lymph nodes before it enters the bloodstream. Under normal circumstances, this whole process goes unnoticed.
Fever, pain, swelling, increased mucus formation are all physical signs of the defense mechanism. If the immune system can’t distinguish its own from the alien and the immune system attacks its own cell, we’re talking about autoimmune diseases. When the immune system responds too strongly to stimuli, an allergic reaction is detected, and if the immune system is weak, the weakest pathogens can cause diseases.
It is therefore preferable to support the normal functioning of the immune system rather than trying to ‘strengthen’ the immune system. So what should we do to preserve the healthy functioning of our immune system?
The functioning of the immune system is extremely energy-intensive. That’s why we feel tired, depressed when we have some kind of infection or chronic inflammation.
Inflammation produces a significant amount of free radicals in our cells, which is why antioxidants are important for the functioning of the immune system. Omega-3 fatty acids have also been shown to be effective in controlling the inflammation process.
It is scientifically proven that prolonged stress and fear have a negative effect on the functioning of our immune system. It is therefore crucial to ensure a relaxing sleep and to manage stress. In the field of nutrition, it is recommended to take of vitamins C, D, E, B, zinc and selenium, and for the maintenance of healthy microbial, the consumption of vegetables and fibres is recommended. The energy generating functions can be supported by magnesium, coenzyme Q10 and Q1. Molecular hydrogen is valuable not only because it directly neutralizes harmful free radicals but also because it inhibits the process of inflammation, and increases energy production.
Dr. József Erika
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