Immunity encompasses all mechanisms and responses used by the body to defend itself against foreign substances, microorganisms, toxins, and incompatible living cells. Every aspect of immunity and host defense is dependent upon a proper supply and balance of nutrients.

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On the other hand, excessive intake of some nutrients may result in diminished immune responses. Phytochemicals (carotenoids, phenolics, and other secondary metabolites) in fruits and vegetables elicit immune-enhancing cellular responses that inhibit infection, inflammation and tumor formation. Bioactive food components such as probiotic organisms, animal-source peptides and fish oils, have immunomodulatory functions.

This 2-day symposium will discuss aspects of diet and nutrition that influence immune function, highlighting recent scientific findings on how diet and nutrients act on the immune system, resulting in resistance to infection and chronic diseases and the effects of traditional Asian foods on the immune system. An afternoon session will be devoted to the discussion of Asian functional foods which boost immune function and the potential role of these foods in disease prevention and treatment.

We look forward to welcoming you at this exciting symposium in April 2008 in Singapore!

Organizing Committee
Symposium on Diet, Nutrition & Immunity