How To Support Your Immunity, Reduce Inflammation & Age Better with Dr Jenna Macciochi #648

About this episode

Dr Jenna Macciochi discusses the importance of the immune system in health and aging, offering insights and practical advice.

Most of us only think about our immune system when we're ill. But what if it's actually the single most important system shaping your health and longevity? In this episode, Dr Jenna Macciochi makes a powerful case for rethinking immunity. It’s not just a defence mechanism you call on to fight a cold. It’s your body's wellness system, quietly influencing everything from your mood and metabolism to your risk of heart disease, dementia and cancer. Jenna is one of the UK's leading immunologists and a bestselling author. Her latest book, Immune to Age: The Game-Changing Science of Lifetime Health, explores the deep connection between our immune system, how we live, and how well we age. Jenna combines robust science and personal honesty in everything she does and this, her second conversation for the podcast, is no exception. Jenna explains what the immune system actually is, what it does, and why ‘boosting’ it isn’t something you want to do on a regular basis. We explore the link between chronic stress and inflammation. And we discuss how your thoughts, relationships and daily habits are constantly sending signals to your immune system that either help or hinder it. She also reveals…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Guest: Dr Jenna Macciochi

Topics covered

• immunity
• inflammation
• aging
• health
• wellness
• chronic stress
• lifestyle

Keywords

• immune system
• inflammation
• aging
• chronic stress
• health
• wellness
• lifestyle habits
• gut health
• bone density

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Immune to Age: The Game-Changing Science of Lifetime Health

Places: UK

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