A number of lines of research suggest that forms of calorie restriction and fasting can improve the function of the immune system. It is also noted that fasting can reduce the number of immune cells found in the circulation. The complement system is a part of the innate immune system, reacting to invading pathogens in order to rouse immune cells to action. Red blood cells play a part in the complement system, and researchers here show that fasting can improve the immune response…
Short Term Fasting Enhances the Immune Function of Red Blood Cells
A number of lines of research suggest that forms of calorie restriction and fasting can improve the function of the immune system. It is also noted that fasting can reduce the number of immune cells found in the circulation. The complement system is a part of the innate immune system, reacting to invading pathogens in order to rouse immune cells to action. Red blood cells play a part in the complement system, and researchers here show that fasting can improve the immune response…