Immunosenescence: Why Your Immune System Is Aging Faster Than You Think (And How to Reverse It)
Release Date: 02/12/2026
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info_outlineYour immune system doesn't just fight colds — it's the foundation of your longevity, brain health, and recovery capacity. But here's what most people don't realize: immune aging (immunosenescence) begins as early as your teenage years, and your thymus gland — the training ground for your T-cells — is already shrinking. Your thymus shrinks 3% every year from your teens and 80% of adults carry a dormant virus silently hijacking their immune capacity.
In this episode, Lisa dives into the Immunosenescence Paradox: why aging makes your body less effective at fighting infections while simultaneously driving chronic inflammation (inflammaging). She also uncovers the CMV Factor - a silent virus carried by roughly 80% of adults that "occupies" your immune system's resources, leaving you increasingly vulnerable to new threats.
What you'll learn in this episode:
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What immunosenescence is and why it accelerates faster than most people expect
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How your thymus gland deteriorates and what that means for T-cell production
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The CMV Factor: how cytomegalovirus silently depletes your immune reserves
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Why aging triggers more inflammation, not less — the inflammaging paradox
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Four actionable strategies to slow and reverse immune decline
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The role of colostrum, carnosic acid, and New Zealand-grown kawakawa in immune rebuilding
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Which blood markers reveal your true immune age
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Dr Elizabeth Yurth on Immune Aging and How to Reverse It
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