Understanding nutrition and immunity in disease management

Edwin L. Cooper ； Melissa J. Ma

《Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine》 7卷4期 (2017/10) Pp. 386-391

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.12.002

摘要

As we search for answers to modern medicine's most prevalent and challenging problems, the relationship between nutrition, immunity, and biological function of various natural compounds are pre-imminent. Nutritional research involving genomics provides rational capabilities for preventing disease. Scientific advances in genomic sequencing reveal opportunities for exploring diet-health relationships and potential for individual, genotype based dietary recommendations. Utilizing molecular and genetic technology to analyze impact of nutrition on genomics and metabolism reveals that nutrients may influence certain innate and/or acquired immune functions. By analyzing immune mechanisms including their cells and complex molecules, animal models have offered relevant insight that clarifies interrelations between immunity and nutrition. Plant products also provide numerous resources through bioengineering for designing novel pharmaceuticals. Having long been employed successfully in traditional and folk medicines, plant compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and angiogenic activity. As a result, we now have a promising arsenal for successful application of bioactive compounds.

關鍵字

Nutrition ； Immunity ； Supplements ； Phytochemicals ； eCAM

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