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Immune function |
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Immune function The state in which the body recognizes foreign materials and is able to neutralize them before they can do any harm. Mentioned in: Herbalism, Traditional Chinese, Stress Reduction How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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We critically assess this claim from the perspective of ecologic immunology, a research field that analyzes immune function in an ecologic, physiologic, and evolutionary context. An addition of 1% to 2% fat to the diet will increase energy intake and has been shown in at least one study to help improve immune function. Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, osteoporosis, mental aging and reduced immune function are some of the conditions on which functional foods focus. |
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