In this episode, Justin and Jordan once again enlist the help of Immunologist, Dr. Zrinka Orešković, to discuss the immune system, immunity and how to boost it with diet and exercise with respect to the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19.

Episode Summary

• 0-03:00 Sponsors & Promo Codes
• 04:25 What is the immune system?
• 06:40 What does it mean to have a compromised immune system?
• 09:15 Is there an overactive immune system? 
• 13:05 What are ways to improve your immune system(with a focus on vitamins)?
• 16:20 Water soluble vs. fat soluble vitamins
• 16:50 Vitamin D & dosing
• 20:00 Ask your Pharmacist!!! 
• 22:00 Exercise & immunity
• 23:50 Visceral bodyfat, inflammation & immunity
• 25:05 Innate immunity is boosted by exercise
• 26:55 Exercise leaves your body in a state of boosted immunity 
• 29:00 Sleep disturbances result in decreased immunity & chronic low-grade inflammation 
• 31:50 The buzz about hot & cold therapies: Cold showers, sauna, etc. 
• 42:30 No Facebook discussions of science. Consider your sources!
• 44:00 Science for non-science savvy 

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