An optimized immune system is key in ensuring long-term health. The immune system protects us from disease caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other foreign invaders. It also constantly monitors for and removes malignant cells (cancer) from our bodies. Our immune system uses inflammation to fight off these threats, if the inflammation gets out of control it can cause pain and damage to our healthy tissues.

Inflammation in the body can be triggered by a wide variety of factors, from foreign invaders to physical trauma. This can result in chronic inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal disease, cardiovascular disease, and more. A healthy immune system is essential for developing an effective inflammatory response, and allowing the body to stop unnecessary inflammation.

SageMED offers advanced testing with inflammatory markers to test for inflammation in the gut (i.e. TMAO) and arteries (i.e. LP-PLA2) which are both risk factors for cardiovascular disease progression. In addition, we also offer testing for food allergies and sensitivities which can be an important tool in lowering chronic inflammation and immune activation.

Understanding and optimizing your immune health is essential for disease prevention and ensuring that your overall health is optimized, especially considering the threat that COVID-19 currently poses. All of the family medicine practitioners at SageMED are trained in supporting the immune system naturally for optimal functioning.