Description
"Inflammation’s Ties to Fasting, Cancer, and COVID" features Dave Asprey and Miriam Merad (MD, PhD) discussing how physical stressors like fasting, diets, and exercise affect immune responses. Merad explains that individual immune systems function differently, emphasizing personalized approaches. She highlights the need for stratifying people based on genetic variations, as some ethnic groups have distinct gene organizations or mutations. The conversation also explores why some patients develop severe forms of COVID-19 while others do not.
Inflammation’s Ties to Fasting, Cancer, and COVID
Guest
Miriam Merad
Category
Inflammation, Fasting, Immune Health
About The Host
Dave Asprey [aka 'Father of Biohacking'], creator of Bulletproof coffee and founder of Upgrade Labs, is the host of The Human Upgrade podcast. As a science author, he has dedicated his career to biohacking and enhancing human performance. Collaborating with top researchers and medical professionals, Dave has advanced our understanding of human biology. His books, "The Bulletproof Diet" and "Head Strong," were published in 2014 and 2017, respectively.
Dave Asprey [aka 'Father of Biohacking'], creator of Bulletproof coffee and founder of Upgrade Labs, is the host of The Human Upgrade podcast. As a science author, he has dedicated his career to biohacking and enhancing human performance. Collaborating with top researchers and medical professionals, Dave has advanced our understanding of human biology. His books, "The Bulletproof Diet" and "Head Strong," were published in 2014 and 2017, respectively.
About The Guest
Miriam Merad (MD, PhD) is a renowned immunologist and oncologist, serving as Director of the Precision Immunology Institute (PrIISM) and Human Immune Monitoring Center at Mount Sinai. Her research focuses on dendritic cells, macrophages, and their roles in cancer and inflammatory diseases. Miriam has authored over 200 scientific publications and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and Medicine. Her work advances our understanding of immune responses and treatment strategies for complex diseases.
Miriam Merad (MD, PhD) is a renowned immunologist and oncologist, serving as Director of the Precision Immunology Institute (PrIISM) and Human Immune Monitoring Center at Mount Sinai. Her research focuses on dendritic cells, macrophages, and their roles in cancer and inflammatory diseases. Miriam has authored over 200 scientific publications and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and Medicine. Her work advances our understanding of immune responses and treatment strategies for complex diseases.
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