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Office Phone: 314-544-5600
4225 Bayless Ave | St. Louis, MO 63123
Your immune system is a complex network that protects your body from infections and disease. This resource draws from NIH research to explain immune function in a clear, accessible way.
At Nepute Wellness, we approach immune health as part of a comprehensive, root cause wellness strategy. Understanding how your immune system works is the first step toward supporting it effectively.
Most people think of the immune system only when they get sick. But research has shown that immune function is deeply connected to overall health, influencing inflammation, healing, energy, and even mood. At Nepute Wellness, supporting immune health is not just about avoiding illness; it is about building a resilient foundation for total wellness.
The immune system consists of two main branches: innate immunity (the rapid, general defense you are born with) and adaptive immunity (the targeted response that develops over time). Together, these systems work to identify, target, and neutralize threats while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
Key components include white blood cells, antibodies, the lymphatic system, the spleen, bone marrow, and the thymus. The gut also plays a critical role: research published in Clinical and Experimental Immunology suggests that approximately 70% of immune cells reside in the gastrointestinal tract, reinforcing the gut-immune connection.
When immune function is compromised, the root causes often extend beyond simple exposure to pathogens. Research suggests several common factors that may influence immune health: chronic stress (which may suppress immune function), poor sleep (which is critical for immune cell production), nutritional deficiencies (especially vitamins D, C, and zinc), gut microbiome imbalance, environmental toxin exposure, and chronic inflammation.
This is why a root cause approach matters. Simply boosting the immune system without addressing underlying factors like stress, gut health, or toxin burden may not produce lasting results.
Our approach to immune health begins with comprehensive assessment: “Test, Don’t Guess.” We look at blood panels, gut health markers, stress indicators, and nutritional status to understand what may be affecting your immune function at the root level. From there, we develop personalized strategies that address the underlying causes rather than just the symptoms.
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH. Public domain material used with attribution.
Selfcare as Healthcare: supporting your immune system starts with understanding what it actually needs.
Nepute Wellness offers three tiers of virtual one-on-one appointments via Zoom, available to patients worldwide:
All virtual visits include access to home testing kits that can be shipped directly to you, and your Report of Findings session is recorded so you can review it anytime.
The Day Two visit is considered one of the most important appointments in your journey at Nepute Wellness. This is where your test results, blood work, brain mapping, and any additional diagnostics
