Researchers find eating fat-rich diets boosts T cell infection-fighting abilities
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Updated · Scientific American · Apr 29
Researchers find eating fat-rich diets boosts T cell infection-fighting abilities
6 articles · Updated · Scientific American · Apr 29
A University of Pittsburgh team studied 31 people and found T cells after meals, especially fat-rich ones, were more effective than those after fasting.
The effect was observed in both humans and mice, with T cells retaining enhanced function even a week after eating.
While the study suggests healthy fats may strengthen immune responses, it does not recommend consuming excessive fat; findings could inform future T cell therapies and vaccine response strategies.
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