In Season 9, Episode #10, Marc revisits a conversation with renowned Professor Michael Gleeson, PhD, on all things immunity: nutrition, training, sleep, stress, etc.

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EPISODE SUMMARY

5:05 – What factors lower or depress immunity in athletes

9:05 – Vitamin D levels and immunity – what’s the target?

13:40 – Are ‘normal ranges’ appropriate for black, asian or other athletes with darker skin tone.

16:45 – The role of carbohydrates in maintaining robust immunity

19:00 – What’s time importance of protein on immune function?

20:45 – Micronutrients and immune function: zinc, selenium, iron, etc.

23:05 – Immune resistance and immune tolerance: finding the balance

27:40 – How to build a more ‘robust’ immune system?

29:10 – Probiotic supplementation and immunity

33:50 – Is HIIT training the best for getting leaner?

46:00 – Impact of alcohol on immunity and lack of sleep

48:00 – Professor Gleeson’s books

49:10 – The evolution of research on exercise and immunology

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