Nutrition plays an essential role in immune function. Most people living in the United States obtain sufficient protein, carbohydrates, and fats in their diet. However, many people lack essential vitamins and minerals, which must be obtained from our diets since we cannot make them. Several vitamins and minerals play important and complementary roles in supporting both the innate and adaptive immune systems. In this clip Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses how deficiencies or insufficiencies in micronutrients might negatively affect immune function.
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