Support immune function through the microbiome

CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARD HEALTH AND WELLNESS ARE EVOLVING. AS PEOPLE SHIFT THEIR FOCUS FROM PHYSICAL HEALTH TO OVERALL

WELLBEING, THEY’RE MAKING PURPOSEFUL PERSONAL CHOICES WITH A GROWING BELIEF THAT THE BODY IS A CONNECTED SYSTEM.

Consumers are increasingly aware of the connection that the balance of the microbiome—a term that refers to all the microorganisms in the body—has on how

they feel physically and mentally. The microbiome also plays a critical role in the development and function of the human immune system.

Age and environmental factors can impact the microbiome, making the introduction of microbiome solutions essential for optimal immune function.

The adaptive immune system remembers pathogens upon reinfection, and then targets them with antibodies.

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: A SOPHISTICATED DEFENSE MECHANISMThe immune system is the body’s defense against infectious organisms, including viruses,

harmful bacteria and parasites. It is comprised of organs and cells throughout the body, and is responsible for preventing, fighting and promoting recovery from a variety of diseases,

including autoimmune diseases, infections and allergies.

TWO LINES OF DEFENSE: THE INNATE AND ADAPTIVE IMMUNE SYSTEMSThe innate immune system is comprised of:

• Skin and tissue linings that provide physical barriers to pathogens

• Receptor triggers that detect components of pathogens and activate immune responses

• Defensive compounds that stimulate and release pathogen-fighting cells

• Innate white blood cells that rapidly engulf, digest and destroy pathogens

Improving barriers

Producing antimicrobial compounds

Inhibiting pathogen adhesion

Modifying the innate and adaptive immune system

THE ROLE OF THE MICROBIOME IN IMMUNE FUNCTION The microbiome is essential in fighting diseases. It is one of the players responsible for selecting, calibrating and terminating immune functions, including:

HUMAN MICROBIOME LIFE CYCLEMicrobiome patterns fluctuate with age, reproductive periods and

environmental factors, such as diet and medications.

ELDERLYWeakened gut barrier

function, intestinal inflammation and

an overall impaired immune function trigger

microbiome instability.

ADULTSMostly stable,

but changes as people age, reproduce or

change their diet, take medications, etc.

TODDLERSThe microbiome begins to stabilize, but can be

negatively impacted by diet, sleep and

medications.

NEWBORNSMicrobiome is

unstable, mostly impacted by diet and

birth method.

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DIGESTION METABOLIC FACTORS

IMMUNE STATUS

INFLAMMATION SKIN WOMEN’S HEALTH

ADM’s portfolio of microbiome solutions are designed to have a positive impact on the microbiome, at any life stage.

THE IMPACT OF MICROBIOME SOLUTIONS

ADM is rapidly increasing its impressive range of scientific research into microbiome solutions and their support in areas such as: