From super foods to supplements and even faecal transplants – many of us are keen to find ways to support our immune systems. But what actually works – and what is safe?

You might also like our 5 reasons why you should sleep more video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdGtpitysAw&list=PLMrFM-P68Wh7riL_pfxHhQazqlflO_oNn&index=34

Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 https://bbc.in/2F6ipav

____________________________

Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place.

Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter.

So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉https://bbc.in/2F6ipav

Visit our website to see all of our videos: https://www.bbc.com/ideas
And follow BBC Ideas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbcideas

#bbcideas #immunesystem #health
Video Rating: / 5

Severe Acute Malnutrition

Dr Jay Berkley works in the KEMRI/Wellcome Trust Collaborative Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya. His research interests include tackling infection and inflammation to prevent mortality in malnourished children. He is also an expert advisor on severe acute malnutrition to the Ministries of Health, and the World Health Organisation

Childhood mortality in relation to nutrition

Malnutrition underlies between a quarter and a third of childhood mortality worldwide. It increases susceptibility to infectious diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhoea. A better understanding of the relationship between the child and the bacteria in their gut helps develop better treatments such as food supplementation or preventive treatment with low dose antibiotics.

Email This Post Email This Post