#210 The Immunity Fix - Dr James DiNicolantonio

Welcome to the Siim Land Podcast I’m your host Siim Land. Today we talk with Dr James DiNicolantonio. James is a cardiovascular research scientist and doctor of pharmacy. He’s written or co-authored over 200 publications in medical literature and is the Associate Editor of Nutrition and British Medical Journal (BMJ) Open Heart. Dr James and I co-authored a book called The Immunity Fix. It’s a comprehensive guide to strengthening your immune system, fighting infections, and reversing chronic disease that takes into account all aspects of your health. You can get The Immunity Fix on Amazon. Timestamps: 01:00 Why We Wrote a Book About Immunity 04:40 Vitamin D and the Immune System 11:11 Cytokine Storm and Overactive Immune Response 13:58 Magnesium Deficiency Causing Immunodeficiency 15:54 How Much Vitamin D and How to Get It 19:20 How to Get Enough Magnesium 24:10 Role of Metabolic Syndrome in COVID19 27:40 Hyperglycemia Leading to the Cytokine Storm 30:20 Nutraceuticals with Potential to Support the Immune Response 33:18 Key Factors for Predicting the Outcome of a Virus 36:42 Immunosenescence and Immunodeficiencies 39:00 Heat Exposure and Saunas for Immunity  44:45 Preconditioning Hormesis with Exercise 48:50 How Much Sauna Should You Get 51:18 Supplements To Take During the Sauna And much more Here are the links to the podcast on all platforms Link to the Audio Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Link to the podcast on Spotify Link to the podcast on CastBox Watch the Biohacking Bootcamp Videos on Patreon This episode is sponsored by BiOptimizers. They're giving the listeners of this podcast an exclusive offer on one of their best-selling products. It's called Magnesium Breakthrough and is the most full-spectrum magnesium supplement out there. Most supplements contain only 1 or 2 forms of magnesium... when in reality there are at least 7 that your body needs and benefits from. Magnesium is the master mineral that governs virtually all physiological processes in the body.  With volume discounts combined with our custom 10% coupon code, SIIM10, you can save up to 40% off select packages of Magnesium Breakthrough! That’s an AMAZING value. And I promise that deal is ONLY available on this specific website,  Click Here to Support the Show on Patreon!   Show Notes The Immunity Fix on Amazon Dr James DiNicolantonio Instagram Dr James DiNicolantonio Twitter Dr James Dinicolantonio Website Get Magnesium Breakthrough for a 10% Discount! Use Code SIIM for 10% Off Self Decode Use Code SIIM for a 10% Discount on the KAATSU Bands Get Your Biomarkers Tested with Lets Get Checked At-Home Tests! Use Code SIIMLAND for a 20% Discount (sponsored)! My New Book Stronger by Stress My NEW BOOK Metabolic Autophagy Metabolic Autophagy Audiobook Metabolic Autophagy Master Class Total Sleep Optimization Video Course Get the FULL GUIDE to INTERMITTENT FASTING FREE BOOK Get the Metabolic Autophagy Program Keto Adaptation Manual Book Watch the Biohacking Bootcamp Videos on Patreon Body Mind Empowerment Handbook Keto Fit Program Keto // IF Program Stay Empowered Siim