Stress and cytokines are linked through the body's inflammatory response, where exercise can lower cytokine levels to reduce stress [1], and the immune system releases cytokines specifically to help the body combat stress [2], [3].
claimThe immune system releases proteins called cytokines during sleep, which help combat infections, inflammation, and stress.
claimThe human immune system releases proteins called cytokines during sleep, which promote sleep and help combat infections, inflammation, and stress.