How Immunity is Determined and How Can Improve it?

Written By: Indus Health Plus Doctors Team

Medically Reviewed | Based on Clinical Guidelines

Last Updated : 13 Mar 2024

Your immune system is your line of defense against various diseases and infections. The immune system involves skin, mucus, and some cells & molecules as barriers and prompts your body to produce, store and transport these cells & molecules to trigger responses that prevent pathogens from entering your body. Immunity is an essential function of the human body and we have become more aware of it after the Coronavirus pandemic that locked the whole world inside.

The question that arises is can you change the immunity levels that you were born with?

A study from National Institute of Aging, says, “understanding the genes affecting the immune system and the risk for the autoimmune disease could be the first step toward developing personalized therapies dependent upon an individual’s needs.”

A major part of your immune system is influenced by your genes, the building blocks of your life. Your genetic structure is determined at the time of your conception. Additionally, the environment and your lifestyle also have influences on your immunity. You might not be able to change your genetics but you can surely alter your lifestyle to achieve a healthy life and stronger immunity. In short, if you know about your genetic tendencies, you can take action to improve your immune system and its functions.

Your genetics is also the basis to understand more about auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, and also aid in their treatments. Understanding your genetics opens pathways to increasing your immunity, preventing diseases, and also preparing yourself for coronavirus infection in case you contract it. Because of your genetics, your response to a virus, bacteria, or an allergen is highly individualized. A genetic test can help you understand yourself and your responses towards various traits and environmental factors better. That, in turn, helps you in planning your lifestyle for a healthy and longer life

Know how your genetic test report can become a lifelong guide towards building a healthier, happier, and longer life for you.