Protecting Our Thymus: An Organ That Can Regenerate With Surprising BenefitsProtecting Our Thymus: An Organ That Can Regenerate With Surprising Benefits
The Miraculous Immune System

Protecting Our Thymus: An Organ That Can Regenerate With Surprising Benefits

The thymus is like a military base that trains soldiers—T cells—to battle for the immune system against dangers such as COVID-19 and cancer.
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This is part 9 in The Miraculous Immune System

In this series, we’ll explore the true power of our immunity, the organs that work tirelessly to protect us. We’ll also provide practical ways to protect these vital gifts from the divine.

The little-known thymus gland is one of the body’s most essential immunological organs, beginning to develop before birth and reaching its peak function between the ages of 7 and 25.

The thymus is like a military base that trains soldiers—T cells—to battle for the immune system against dangers such as COVID-19 and cancer.