The Nutri Centre

Fat plays a key role in immune function and immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, and multiple sclerosis, to name a few.  When it comes to immunity, the key link between fatty acids and immune function is the production of hormone-like products called eicosanoids. These eicosanoids can be synthesised from polyunsaturated fats called omega-6 and omega-3, but these have differing effects on immune response and inflammation.  Omega-3s found in fish and fish oil help to regulate the immune system, and are particularly beneficial for overactive immune systems that are producing excess inflammation, such as chronic arthritis, irritable bowel disease and other disorders.

In her talk, Dr Bailey will explain how the modern diet has shifted the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and how this has affected our immune systems, highlighting dietary strategies to improve the balance for healthy immunity and inflammation response. 

Dr Nina Bailey is a nutritional scientist whose efforts are concentrated within the role of dietary health and nutritional intervention in disease, with particular emphasis being placed upon the role of essential fatty acids in conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and depression. Dr Bailey regularly holds training workshops both with the public and practitioners, and speaks on a variety of topics including digestive health, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome and children’s disorders. Dr Bailey has authored peer-reviewed articles in leading science journals, as well as having written for national trade magazines.

These talks are free to attend. Come along to the bookshop for 7pm. Talks will start around 7pm and finish around 8.30pm. The Nutri Centre (Basement Hale Clinic)

7 Park Crescent, London W1B 1PF