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== What Does It Mean? == | |||
* Immune insufficiency - unknown refers to an underactive immune system with no clearly identified underlying cause, leading to frequent infections, prolonged illness recovery, and immune dysregulation. | * Immune insufficiency - unknown refers to an underactive immune system with no clearly identified underlying cause, leading to frequent infections, prolonged illness recovery, and immune dysregulation. | ||
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* Functional medicine seeks to uncover potential root causes through comprehensive lab testing, lifestyle assessment, and targeted interventions. | * Functional medicine seeks to uncover potential root causes through comprehensive lab testing, lifestyle assessment, and targeted interventions. | ||
== How Did We Get Here? == | |||
Root Causes & Contributing Factors: | |||
=== Root Causes & Contributing Factors: === | |||
* Hidden Nutritional Deficiencies: Suboptimal levels of vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3s can weaken immune function. | * Hidden Nutritional Deficiencies: Suboptimal levels of vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3s can weaken immune function. | ||
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* Gut Dysbiosis & Leaky Gut Syndrome: Imbalances in the gut microbiome contribute to immune insufficiency and chronic inflammation. | * Gut Dysbiosis & Leaky Gut Syndrome: Imbalances in the gut microbiome contribute to immune insufficiency and chronic inflammation. | ||
Signs & Symptoms: | === Signs & Symptoms: === | ||
* Frequent colds, flu, and persistent infections. | * Frequent colds, flu, and persistent infections. | ||
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The following lab tests help assess immune insufficiency and identify potential contributing factors: | The following lab tests help assess immune insufficiency and identify potential contributing factors: | ||
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|Lab Test Name | |'''Lab Test Name''' | ||
|Expected Changes | |'''Expected Changes''' | ||
|Optimal Range | |'''Optimal Range''' | ||
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|% CD 3 Pos. Lymph. | |% CD 3 Pos. Lymph. | ||
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== How Do We Treat It? == | |||
Treatment focuses on strengthening immune resilience, addressing potential hidden imbalances, and supporting overall immune function. | Treatment focuses on strengthening immune resilience, addressing potential hidden imbalances, and supporting overall immune function. | ||
Refer to an Infectious Disease Specialist. | Refer to an Infectious Disease Specialist. | ||
=== Additional Lifestyle Interventions: === | |||
* Comprehensive Nutrient Repletion: Ensure adequate levels of zinc, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids. | * Comprehensive Nutrient Repletion: Ensure adequate levels of zinc, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids. | ||