A healthy immune system is critical for optimal wellness as it protects us against harmful pathogens that enter our body from the outside (e.g. viruses, bacteria, fungi) or harmful changes that occur inside our body. There are two fundamental and complementary subsystems within the immune system, known as the innate (non-specific) immune system and the adaptive (specific) immune system. The innate (non- specific) branch of the immune system provides a consistent defense