Nutrition and our Immune System (Zoom only)

The immune system is the body's defense against disease and infection. Made up of special organs, cells and chemicals, the immune system is on constant alert, monitoring for signs of invasion or danger. Cells of the immune system must be able to distinguish self from non-self and furthermore discriminate between non-self molecules which are harmful and innocuous non-self molecules. The complex, integrated immune system requires several micronutrients that have essential, often synergistic roles at every phase of the immune response. In fact, even marginal deficiencies in certain nutrients have been shown to impair the immune system. It has been long established that good nutrition is fundamental in supporting and maintaining proper immune function. Join us for this special discussion on nutrition and our immune system.
Purpose: Learn which nutrients have scientific evidence to boost immunity
Facilitator: Carrie Bloemers (Guest Presenter - Lee Health)