Building Healthy Immunity Preparing the Body Before You Need It A healthy immune system isn’t something you switch on when you get sick. It’s something you build every day, long before you’re exposed to a virus or other challenge. True immune resilience depends on two foundations: Daily nutrient sufficiency Keeping chronic inflammation under control Without these, immune cells become sluggish, uncoordinated, and less effective—especially as we age. Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Immune Drain Chronic, low-grade inflammation places a constant metabolic burden on the immune system. Over time, this weakens immune responsiveness and reduces the body’s ability to mount a rapid, effective defense. Inflammation tends to increase with age, but it is not inevitable. Diet, targeted supplementation, movement, sleep, and stress management all play decisive roles in keeping inflammation in check. When inflammation is controlled, immune cells are better nourishe…