ist Magazine May 2022

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Critical cells of the immune system The immune system is made up of many different types of cells. Plasmacy- toid dendritic cells - commonly called pDCs - are leaders of the immune system. Think of pDCs as the quarterback of the immune cell team. Once they are acti-

vated, they help activate other critical immune cell types like natural killer (NK), killer-T, helper-T, and B cells, providing more comprehensive immune support. • The pDC is a unique type of immune cell that acts as the commander of the immune system. Once activated, pDCs recruit and stimulate other important immune cells. Themajority of your immune system is located in your gut and GI tract. • NK cells are involved in the first-line immune response, imme- diately responding to any outside stimuli the body encounters. • B cells are part of the longer-term adaptive immune response and specialize in the production of various antibodies. • Helper T cells coordinate the adaptive immune response by communicating with other immune cells and assisting them in their unique role. They help stimulate B cells, increasing the production of antibodies, and support killer T cells. • Killer T cells are part of the adaptive immune response and respond to antibodies produced by B cells. Backed by 29 published studies, IMMUSE™ is the only postbiotic ingredient available to consumers that is shown to activate pDCs to support immune system health at the cellular level. Learn more and find a supplement contain- ing this ingredient at ImmuseHealth.com.  *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. IMMUSE™ is a clinically researched lactic acid bacteria developed by Kirin Holdings Company, Ltd.

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