Undergraduate Module (Spring)
Immune System and Immunonutrition
Akdeniz University Faculty of Health Sciences • Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Course Purpose & Vision
Immunological physiology, nutrient-immune interactions, inflammatory pathways, and targeted immunonutrition strategies in chronic diseases.
🎯 Core Topics Covered: Innate and adaptive immunity, mucosal barrier integrity (GALT), key immunonutrients (Omega-3, glutamine, arginine, selenium, zinc, vitamin D), one-carbon metabolism, autoimmune disorders.
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🎯 Course Objectives & Vision
Bridges molecular immunology and clinical nutrition to demonstrate how nutrients modulate immune cell function, mucosal defenses, and inflammation.
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Dr. Caner ÖZYILDIRIM