Why "Boosting" The Immune System Backfires in Menopause and What To Do Instead - Courtney Van Bussum
Hack My Age : Menopause Upgrade
Do you feel like after you exercise or get sick, you just don't bounce back the way you used to? Or maybe you've been told to "boost" your immune system, but no one's ever really explained what that actually means or whether it's even the right goal.
We cover:
Why "boosting" your immune system is the wrong goal, and what we want instead
What happens to the immune system as estrogen drops, and why autoimmunity hits women so much harder in midlife
The surprising link between the gut, bones, and immune system that most people completely miss
What "cellular capacity" really means, and simple at-home ways to check if yours is slipping, no fancy clinic required
Why your relationships might matter more for your health at 80 than anything on your dinner plate
Courtney Van Bussum is the COO and co-founder of Longevity Launch Labs, an innovation incubator accelerating breakthrough products and companies in cellular and longevity medicine. With a background in biomedical engineering and early experience as a strategy consultant working with both Fortune 500s and startups, Courtney brings a rare blend of scientific insight and operational execution. Before launching Longevity Launch Labs, she helped modernize operations at the Boulder Longevity Institute, one of the country's leading functional and regenerative medicine clinics.
Contact Courtney Van Bussum:
Website: https://longevitylaunch.com/about-us
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