Biotechnological Approaches in Maintenance of a Healthy Immune System for Protection Against Diseases

2021 ◽  
pp. 291-298
Author(s):  
Emin Umit Bagriacik
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Healthy Immune System

scholarly journals The Risk Factors for Immune System Impairment and the Need for Lifestyle Changes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 025-028
Author(s):  
Gunjan Y. Trivedi ◽  
Banshi Saboo
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
System Risk ◽  
Healthy Immune System

AbstractHealthy immune system helps in enhancing the quality of life and reduces the risk of infectious disease. Chronic disease increases the risk of immune system impairment. The article reviews the evidence on risk factors causing immune system imbalance and articulates the complex nature of the relationships between immune system risk factors, chronic disease, and infectious disease to highlight the importance of lifestyle choices. Finally, some evidence is presented on mind–body interventions and lifestyle choices for enhancing the immune system function.

scholarly journals Role of Selenium in Viral Infections with a Major Focus on SARS-CoV-2

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 280
Author(s):  
Sabrina Sales Martinez ◽  
Yongjun Huang ◽  
Leonardo Acuna ◽  
Eduardo Laverde ◽  
David Trujillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Selenium Deficiency ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Stress Studies ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Nutritional Strategies ◽  
Healthy Immune System

Viral infections have afflicted human health and despite great advancements in scientific knowledge and technologies, continue to affect our society today. The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a spotlight on the need to review the evidence on the impact of nutritional strategies to maintain a healthy immune system, particularly in instances where there are limited therapeutic treatments. Selenium, an essential trace element in humans, has a long history of lowering the occurrence and severity of viral infections. Much of the benefits derived from selenium are due to its incorporation into selenocysteine, an important component of proteins known as selenoproteins. Viral infections are associated with an increase in reactive oxygen species and may result in oxidative stress. Studies suggest that selenium deficiency alters immune response and viral infection by increasing oxidative stress and the rate of mutations in the viral genome, leading to an increase in pathogenicity and damage to the host. This review examines viral infections, including the novel SARS-CoV-2, in the context of selenium, in order to inform potential nutritional strategies to maintain a healthy immune system.

scholarly journals A Review of the Role Micronutrient Status in the Elderly Plays in Their Immune Response to Viral Respiratory Infections and the Potential Compromising Effects Medications Might Cause

2020 ◽  
pp. 59-85
Author(s):  
Michael P. Wakeman
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Respiratory Infections ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Micronutrient Status ◽  
Viral Respiratory Infections ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Global Population ◽  
Healthy Immune System ◽  
Viral Respiratory

The elderly are a growing proportion of the global population. They are more susceptible to non-communicable diseases and respiratory viral diseases like influenza and covid19, which may lead to increased levels of morbidity and mortality than those of a younger generation. It is also reported that co-morbidities, especially diabetes, hypertension and coronary heart disease contribute significantly to the prognosis with these types of infections. That the immune system operates in a less efficient way as an individual ages, is now well understood and likely contributes significantly to this situation. The role of certain micronutrients in maintaining a healthy immune system is well recognised and demonstrated to play an important role both in preventing and controlling infection. However, for a number of reasons many elderly individuals have a less than optimal intake of many of the micronutrients that support the immune system. This review examines the contributory roles an aging immune system, suboptimal intake of micronutrients, comorbidities and the impact of the intake of medications typically used to treat them can play in the outcome of viral respiratory infections. It identifies the need for supplementation, especially in the elderly to support the immune system.

scholarly journals The Effect of Nutrition in Promoting the Immune System Against Diseases as (COVID 19)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-41
Author(s):  
Riyadh Thabit ◽  
Sarah A. Alselwi ◽  
Suha A. Alhag ◽  
Hebah H. M. Almothana ◽  
Fardous G. Alsoufi1 ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Immune Function ◽  
Virus Strain ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
The Novel ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Healthy Immune System

A new virus strain spreading from person to person is the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Before you get sick, the diet's role in fostering a healthy immune system starts. Promoting a healthy immune system by eating a regular high-quality diet would make it quicker and easier to fend off disease. Immune function plays an important role in micronutrients and antioxidants, such as iron, zinc, vitamin D, vitamins A, E and C, and phytochemicals, including beta-carotene. A well-working immune system against diseases as COVID 19.

Concept of Rasayana: Unique Ayurvedic Approach in Preventing Infectious Diseases with Special Emphasis on COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 938-941
Author(s):  
Amit S. Deshmukh ◽  
Renu Rathi ◽  
Bharat Rathi
Keyword(s):  
Free Radicals ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
The Body ◽  
Nutritional Supplementation ◽  
Sense Organs ◽  
Healthy Immune System

Rasayana is one of the unique branches of Ayurveda & it is suggested to increase ojas. Modern scientific observation’s on Rasayana shows that rejuvenating drugs can protect the body against detrimental effects of the atmosphere in which we survive, by augmenting the individual’s capability to fight against disease-carrying organism through stimulating the immune system. The Rasayana therapy improves the merits of rasa, build up to it with nutrients so one can attain prolonged existence, memories, intellect, freedom from diseases, quality in lustre, complexion and voice, optimal improvement of physique and all sense organs. Rasayana is very useful to increase the immunity of the person to keep him away from disease. Rasayana herbs have antioxidant properties which prevent the damage caused by free radicals. According to Ayurveda, Rasayana brings about proper nourishment, growth &enhanced function of all sevens dhatus (tissues). Rejuvenation therapy affects body &mind at the same time it checks the effect of early ageing on both, and enhance the body’s resistance to disease. Considering the grave situation of COVID -19 where effective medicine is yet to be invented, one should develop a healthy immune system for survival. Rasayana drugs provide nutritional supplementation along with enhancing immunity to fight against viral infections such as COVID -19.

scholarly journals A Case of Tuberculous Meningitis with Paradoxical Response in a 14-Year-Old Boy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Murat Özer ◽  
Yasemin Özsürekci ◽  
Ali Bülent Cengiz ◽  
Nagehan Emiralioğlu ◽  
Deniz Doğru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Treatment Failure ◽  
Pediatric Patient ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Tuberculous Meningitis ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Paradoxical Response ◽  
Healthy Immune System ◽  
Tuberculosis Meningitis

A clinical or radiological worsening of already existing lesions or an emergence of new lesions after beginning treatment in patients with tuberculosis (TB) is referred to as the paradoxical response. This has aroused suspicion regarding the accuracy of diagnosis, the possibilities of treatment failure, or the presence of another underlying disease, and thus it is an important topic for clinicians to understand. In this article, the development of a paradox reaction in a 14-year-old male patient diagnosed with and treated for tuberculosis meningitis is reported. This pediatric patient with a healthy immune system is treated with steroids successfully and reported to elucidate the importance of managing the paradox of TB progression in spite of the appropriate anti-TB medications.

Multiple sclerosis immunology: The healthy immune system vs the MS immune system

Neurology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 74 (Issue 1, Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S2-S8 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. H. Kasper ◽  
J. Shoemaker
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Healthy Immune System
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