Building a Strong Immune System | Dr. Jenna Macciochi | The Proof Podcast EP 213

In Episode 213, Dr Jenna Macciochi joins me for a deep dive into the human immune system.
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“Immunity” has become a buzzword in health spheres at the moment. From supplement marketing to recipe promotion, there seem to be countless quick-fix products or ingredients to “boost” and improve the immune system. But is there any validity to these claims? Dr Jenna Macciochi joins me today to look deeper into what actually creates a balanced immune system.

Dr Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist with over 20 years’ experience researching the impact of lifestyle on health and the immune system. As well as having decades of experience in the field, she has also been awarded a prestigious Presidential Fellowship and is now a lecturer at the University of Sussex.

In this episode, we cover broader explanations of what the immune system is and what it does before getting into the finer details. Dr Macciochi also provides an abundance of applicable information, explaining the mechanisms behind what impacts the immune system. We discuss the extent of control we have over our own immune system, indications of a disrupted immune system, and the importance of gut health. Dr Macciochi also shares insight into vaccines, inflammation, diet, and supplementation.

Specifically, we cover:

0:00 Intro
5:38 Becoming an Immunologist
9:00 Explaining the Immune System
15:05 Impact of Genetics
19:07 Immunity & Immune-Washing
28:04 Reaction to Virus’
31:00 Pregnancy & Childhood
44:53 Understanding Your Immunity
56:00 Bacterial VS Viral Infections
58:48 Antibiotics
1:04:36 Germ vs Terrain Theory
1:09:23 Natural Immunity
1:18:38 Inflammation Explained
1:29:28 Anti-Inflammatory Diets
1:44:31 Phytonutrients & Toxic Plants
1:57:52 Eat the Rainbow
2:05:40 Beta-Glucans
2:07:37 Animal Foods
2:12:48 Healthy Fats
2:16:04 Supplementing Vitamins
2:32:10 Outro

There is a lot to learn in today’s episode. Dr Macciochi shares complex information in an accessible way that you can implement, which is incredibly valuable. I look forward to continuing our conversation on immunology in future episodes.

To connect with Dr Jenna Macciochi, you can do so over the links below:
• Instagram -   / dr_jenna_macciochi  
• Twitter -   / drjmacc  
• Website - https://www.drjennamacciochi.com/
• Jenna's books:
- Immunity: The Science of Staying Well https://www.amazon.co.uk/Staying-Well...
- Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Bluepri...

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Enjoy, friends.

Simon


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