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The immune system is related to toxins because it functions to identify and neutralize these harmful substances to protect the body, as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the immune system's response to toxins can lead to inflammation or overactivity, which may require the removal of specific toxins like tobacco smoke to restore balance, as noted in [4], [5], and [6].
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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health - Cedars-Sinai cedars-sinai.org 2 facts
claimInflammation typically enables the body to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other toxins, but if the immune response continues unchecked after the threat has passed, the immune system can attack healthy tissue.
claimThe immune system functions to allow beneficial substances like vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fatty acids to enter the body while turning away harmful substances like toxins and pathogens.
What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 2 facts
claimThe immune system protects the body from germs, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, as well as toxins and cancer by deploying white blood cells and proteins to attack these invaders.
procedureTreating chronic inflammation involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the immune system's overactivity, such as removing toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, treating chronic infections like hepatitis C or cancer, or using medications to lower immune system activity in cases of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Acute v chronic inflammation in the body: what's the difference? cbhs.com.au 1 fact
claimSmoking causes the immune system to overcompensate for toxins, causing white blood cells to attack rather than heal, which increases the risk of lung cancer.
What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimThe immune system initiates an inflammatory response by sending inflammatory cells and cytokines to trap germs or toxins and begin healing injured tissue.