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Anti-Inflammatory Support
Reducing inflammation at mucosal surfaces helps break the cycle
of barrier damage and immune activation [65]:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Help resolve inflammation and support mucosal healing [66]
Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs)
Lipid mediators that actively resolve inflammatory processes [67]
Curcumin
Modulates multiple inflammatory pathways relevant to mucosal
health [68]
Stress Management
Chronic stress significantly impacts mucosal immune function,
particularly through suppression of sIgA production [69]:
Mindfulness Practices
Meditation and mindfulness have been shown to improve
mucosal immunity [70]
Adequate Sleep
Essential for mucosal immune regeneration [71]
HPA Axis Support
Adaptogens and other botanicals that help normalize stress
hormone output [72]
Success Rates and Timelines
Clinical experience suggests variable timelines for improvement in
mucosal immune function:
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