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""TO AGE WELL, YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM IS THE KEY PLAYER YOU NEED TO HARNESS. READ THIS GREAT BOOK TO UNDERSTAND HOW."" Professor Tim Spector, Author and Nutrition expert at Zoe From gut health to brain health, inflammation to hormonal shifts, Immune to Age is the ultimate preventative care framework that equips readers with the knowledge and tools to reclaim control over their health and ensure every year is a good one. In an era of unprecedented longevity and personalised health information, we have more tools than ever to extend our lives. Yet, despite these advancements, few of us understand the hidden processes that shape our health, leaving many of us struggling to unlock the secrets of staying well and thriving at every life stage. Long misunderstood as merely the body's first line of defence against disease, we are only now beginning to understand the crucial role that the immune system plays in how we age. This mind-bogglingly complex network - intricately woven throughout our entire being, from brain to big toe - drives everything from metabolic function to brain health, and it is the single greatest arbiter of our lifespan and, more importantly, our healthspan. In Immune to Age, immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi blends cutting-edge scientific expertise with beautiful storytelling and actionable advice to explore the importance of good immune health at every stage of life, from conception right through to our wintering years. This is a paradigm shift in the way we think about time, ageing, and being truly well.

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""To age well your immune system is the key player you need to harness. Read this great book to understand how."" -- Professor Tim Spector, nutrition expert at Zoe and author of Food for Life ""A must-read for anyone looking to enhance their immune health and thrive at every stage of life."" -- Dr Rupy Aujla, leading medical doctor and author of The Doctor’s Kitchen ""I love the practical reminders and science-backed evidence of how we can better live by working with our immune system and helping it take care of us over the years ahead."" -- Melissa Hemsley, real food cook, sustainability activist and author of Real Healthy ""The immune system is the next frontier in terms of resilience, longevity and health span. This book is not only at the forefront of that movement, it also offers hope, whatever stage of life you are at."" -- Dr Tara Swart, Neuroscientist, medical doctor and author ""A wonderful book giving us a true insight into the complexities of our immunity throughout the lifespan."" -- Rhiannon Lambert, leading UK nutritionist, founder of Rhitrition Clinic and author of The Science of Nutrition and The Science of Plant Based Nutrition ""A must-read for anyone looking to optimise their immune health at every stage of life."" -- Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Specialist Registered Dietitian and author of How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed ""A revolutionary perspective on the role of our immune system across our lifespan. Through a blend of rigorous research and accessible storytelling, it challenges common misunderstandings about the immune system and also provides a truly comprehensive guide to lifelong wellness. A must-read."" -- Dr Gemma Newman, GP and author of Get Well, Stay Well and The Plant Power Doctor Book ""If I were to entrust anyone with strategies to improve and extend my life, it would be Jenna. Measured, persuasive, entertaining and most importantly, trusted. This book is proof science can be both enlightening and BEAUTIFULLY written."" -- The Mac Twins, founders of The Gut Stuff ""Jenna's ability to break down complex science into accessible, practical advice is what makes her the very best communicator on a topic as complicated as the immune system and health. She shares novel insights and easy to implement changes that can truly make the world of difference for our health and wellbeing."" -- Dr Federica Amati, public health nutritionist and author of Every Body Should Know This ""The immune health bible to healthy aging."" -- Emily Leeming, dietitian, scientist and author of Genius Gut

Author Information

Dr. Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist specialising in understanding how nutrition, movement, and lifestyle interact with the immune system in health and disease. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and is a senior lecturer at The University of Sussex, performance breathwork coach, and Director of Science + Innovation at Ancient+Brave. Known for blending scientific expertise with practical guidance and actionable lifestyle changes inspired by her Scottish farm-to-table roots and Italian Heritage, she can be found on Instagram and Substack. She regularly appears in the press to provide clear, reliable, actionable insight into our body's most misunderstood system.

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