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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 23 MIN

Are we what we eat? How diet impacts the immune system

from Microbial Mondays · host Merel Sijbranda and Alex Cloherty

Hippocrates said, “let food be they medicine.” Was he right? In this episode, Alex and Merel dive into this question from an immunological point of view. Join is for a balanced take on the links between diet, health, and the immune system, in which we explore the evidence on if different diets can impact the functioning of our immune system — and if so, how. A hint? Our gut microbes may play a role 🦠 This episode was produced by Alex Cloherty, Merel Sijbranda, and Eric Sala Solé, and edited by Eric Sala Solé.

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