Abstract

ENHANCING HEATH THROUGH FOOD WSR TO IMMUNITY – A REVIEW

Dr. Mamta Tiwari*, Dr. Anurag Pandey, Dr. Neeru Nathani, Prof. Aruna Agrawal,Prof. G.P. Dubey

Abstract

The immune system plays a crucial role in the body's ability to fight infection and reduce the risk of developing autoimmune and degenerative disorders. On the global scale it has been accepted that malnutrition, in its both forms under nutrition and over nutrition contributes to higher mortality and morbidity. Ayurveda, the ancient wisdom recommends various food items and behaviours for physical and mental well being. This work aims to reveals the hidden secrets of Ayurveda dietetics and immunity through comprehensive review of available literature. Taking leads from Ayurveda the effects of different food products with specific nutrient on immune response is discussed to give the clinical insight into the age old doctrines of Ayurveda related to diet for promoting and preserving health. This review has profound clinical and public health implication. This will boost the idea of nutritional manipulation of immune system as an innovative powerful tool to reduce illness and death caused by different communicable and non communicable disease.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Healthy life, Immunity.