Dietary immunomodulation directs immune cells in the body

Activated immune cells can be sent through specific food components to a specific location in the body, like the upper respiratory tract or the skin. All About Feed covers current research that extends these findings and proves the hypothesis that immune cells can be directed towards certain organs or body parts. The research project ‘Nutrition-based gastro-intestinal health promotion in agricultural animal husbandry’ began in 2014 and headed by Huub Savelkoul, professor and head of the Cel