How Blood Sugar Impacts Immune Function

Published: May 31, 2022, 7 a.m.

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Listen to the interview of Dr. Jockers with Dr. Peter Kan as they give a sneak preview of the much anticipated Chronic Inflammation Summit and mention a few topics that will be discussed by renowned experts in chronic inflammation. In this interview, he talks about the impact of blood sugar on the immune system when there\\u2019s an imbalance of production in the body. He also talks about blood sugar-related hormones like insulin and cortisol and how an imbalance in the production of these hormones can be detrimental to immune function.

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\\u201cA blood sugar of 120 or more will reduce the phagocytic index by 75%, basically crippling the immune system and the ability to break down pathogens.\\u201d

-Dr. David Jockers

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In This Episode:

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- Understand how blood sugar dysregulation impacts the immune system.

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- \\xa0Learn about the process called \\u201cphagocytosis\\u201d and the normal range of phagocytic index you need to maintain to ensure a balanced and healthy immune system.

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- Know more about the hypoglycemic episodes and how they can be triggered by your blood sugar level.

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- Examine the effects of insulin resistance on inflammation and why it\\u2019s important to control the amount of insulin the body is releasing.

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- Realize the importance of protecting the gut lining and the effects of a leaky gut on the immune system.

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- Here are simple ways and strategies to boost the health of your immune system.

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Resources:

-\\xa0Metabolic Reds\\xa0\\u2013 get FREE Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds

-\\xa0Paleovalley Beef Sticks\\xa0\\u2013 Use Code JOCKERS for 15% off

- Ep 158: Addressing the Brain-Gut-Immune Axis for Chronic Conditions with Dr. Peter Kan \\u2013 https://youtu.be/tljNEilX3rM

- The Chronic Inflammation Summit is online and FREE from June 6-12, 2022. Register here: https://chronicinflammation.byhealthmeans.com/?idev_id=542

- BIG IMMUNITY Masterclass by Dr. Peter Kan \\u2013 https://bigimmunitymasterclass.com/

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- If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you!\\xa0Please contact us here!\\xa0-\\xa0https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

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