Phytochemicals for taming agitated immune-endocrine-neural axis
1Bioinformatics and Medical Informatics Research Center, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, 92182, USA.
Summary
Disruptions in the immune-endocrine-neural axis can cause various diseases. Plant-derived phytochemicals offer a natural approach to restore balance and mitigate these health issues.
Area of Science:
- Integrative biology
- Neuroendocrinology
- Immunology
Background:
- Homeostasis of the immune-endocrine-neural axis is crucial for health.
- Axis dysregulation, influenced by aging, genetics, environment, and lifestyle, triggers adverse reactions.
- This dysregulation leads to neural, endocrine, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common health afflictions arising from immune-endocrine-neural axis disruption.
- To explore the potential of phytochemicals in restoring axis normalcy and alleviating ailments.
- To provide a holistic perspective on phytochemicals as therapeutic agents.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications.
- Analysis of existing research on phytochemicals and their biological effects.
- Synthesis of information on axis disruption and related diseases.
Main Results:
- Phytochemicals, including polyphenols, flavonoids, and terpenoids, exhibit diverse beneficial properties.
- These properties include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective effects.
- Phytochemicals demonstrate potential in managing diseases linked to axis imbalance.
Conclusions:
- Phytochemicals represent a promising natural strategy for addressing health issues caused by immune-endocrine-neural axis disruption.
- Their multifaceted biological activities offer a sustainable and potentially benign alternative to conventional treatments.
- Further research into phytochemicals can lead to novel therapeutic interventions for a range of diseases.
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