Immune System Overview
The immune system is made up of a complex network of cells and organs that protect the body from infection. The immune system’s job is to keep harmful materials such as certain bacteria, viruses, and fungi, out of the body, and to destroy any infectious items that do invade the body. The following is a diagram of all the different components of the immune system:
Diagram found on the University of Virginia Health System website
Each individual component of the immune system plays an important role in the growth, development, and release if Lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are the key component of immune system health. They are a type of infection-fighting white blood cell that scan the body for infectious microorganisms and then fight them off.
My goal with this blog is to explore all of the components of the immune system in more detail, discuss ways to improve immune system health such as with dietary adjustments, exercise, or by taking immune system vitamins/immune boosters. There are so many aspects to cover so I will be breaking it all into small pieces over time. I hope you find this information useful and relevant as you work on boosting your OWN immune system and help your body fight off colds and other illnesses.
