What Does And Doesn't Affect Immune System

[Sherrie]

Discusses research on leptin and the immune system as well as research comparing synthetic and natural corticosteroids

What Does And Doesn't Affect Immune System (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080204172208.htm)

[Unblogger]

Fascinating information on Leptin, Sherrie.

This struck me as funny. In an 'oh-really-you-don't-say' way:


Fraker and her team's discovery that the naturally-produced versions of the steroids don't affect the immune system like the pharmacological versions is the first time this has been observed.

"With the pharmacological versions of steroids, you lose some immune function," Fraker explained. "With the natural versions, you retain neutrophil [a type of white blood cell] function. It may be worthwhile for pharmaceutical companies to investigate synthesizing natural versions of the steroids."

No way. Sheesh.

[Sherrie]

LOL I know what you mean, look what synthetic estrogens do to us!