This could explain why epidemics happpen in parts of the world where lifestyle and diet are poor.

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Ageing is a systemic condition leading to a gradual loss of molecular and cellular fidelity. A feature of ageing is immunosenescence, consisting in several modifications that increase morbidity and mortality in elderly. Environment, genetic background, immune system, and intestinal microbiota play a fundamental role in immunosenescence. The development of a chronic, low-grade, inflammatory status, known as “inflamm-ageing,” is a typical aspect of immunosenescence mostly due to the pro-inflammatory cytokine production linked to the chronic antigenic load. Nutrition can act on ageing, immunity, and health in general. Unbalanced diet with an insufficient intake of micro- and macronutrient and vitamins is a major nutritional problem among elderly, resulting in a dramatic change in gut microbiota. Calorie restriction and long-term adherence to Mediterranean diet could prevent or manage age-related diseases and immunosenescence.

Panchito says...

"This could explain why epidemics happpen in parts of the world where lifestyle and diet are poor."

and puts as the bottom line in his quote...

"Calorie restriction and long-term adherence to Mediterranean diet could prevent or manage age-related diseases and immunosenescence."

Panchito Wrote:
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> This could explain why epidemics happpen in parts
> of the world where lifestyle and diet are poor.

Panchito, so then do you believe epidemics happen?

I believe in human catastrophes. The word epidemic may be used with a preloaded meaning. For example, it is estimated that ~ 60 million americans died when the european colonist came (but thanksgiving has been transformed to a celebration. The europeans saved the indians) . Is that called an epidemic? Was the cause a weak immnune system (catastrophe) or a super powerful all mighty lethal virus (epidemic)? If people are driven fear they will be willing to believe in fear and suck up on the fear mongering TV shows about superpowerful deadly virus ariving to the US that are only cured by pharmaceutical vaccines. If people are not driven they would see things as weak immune systems conditions. Diet, beliefs, lifestyle, fear, are all part of those conditions. Where is the evidence? Somehow your emotions are tied to the immune system. It is not separate like in conceptual thinking.



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Panchito Wrote:
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> it is estimated that ~ 60 million americans died
> when the european colonist came (but thanksgiving
> has been transformed to a celebration. The
> europeans saved the indians) .


Here's The Real Story of Thanksgiving - and timely, too


The Great Thanksgiving Hoax

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