ACTIVE LEVELS OF PARAMETERS AFFECTING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
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The immune system plays a key role in maintaining the body's homeostasis, providing protection against pathogens, atypical cells, and toxins. Its effectiveness is determined by many factors, including genetic characteristics, lifestyle, nutrition, physical activity level, stress, sleep quality, microbiome influence, age, and environmental exposure. This paper examines the active levels of these parameters and their impact on adaptive and innate immunity. In particular, it analyzes the mechanisms of immunomodulation under the influence of nutrients (vitamins, trace elements, antioxidants), hormonal levels (cortisol, melatonin, sex hormones), inflammatory marker levels, and intestinal microflora. Particular attention is paid to stress-induced changes in the immune system, their connection with chronic inflammatory diseases, and autoimmune processes.
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