Review: Immunity: The Science of Staying Well—The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Immune System

Immunity: The Science of Staying Well—The Definitive Guide to Caring for Your Immune System by Jenna Macciochi
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Macchiochi has produced a detailed book about the immune system. Packed with practical mainstream advice (sleep well, eat well, exercise, avoid stress) and insights into autoimmunity, the volume may be a bit over the heads of those with no background in basic immunology. It does offer a starting point for learning about the basics of innate and acquired selective immunity, and that may be of interest in the era of Covid-19. It also details the role of inflammatory cytokines, with both their purpose as a defense and the problems with these cytokines running amok. As someone with celiac disease, I found her section on celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity to be well-written. She also has an interesting section on inflammatory autoimmune disorders like lupus and ankylosing spondylitis and the dysregulation of autophagous signaling linked to inflammatory diseases like Crohn's and lupus. 

I received a digital review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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