Ment in other energetic demands, such as reproduction or physical activity, also evidence trade-offs with nonacute immune function? Intriguingly, two recent studies support a hypothesis that there are some trade-offs between female reproductive function and higher levels of CRP. Though they do not| Shattuck-Heidorn et al.Evolution, Medicine, and Public Healthspecifically investigate non-acute CRP,
Urrent caloric excess, but still have very low absolute levels of adipose tissue. While organisms may use markers of energetic balance to judge whether to embark upon long term energetic projects, such as female reproduction [6], an acute immune response will demand a large amount of energy in a short period of time [3]. Given this, it may be more reliable for organisms to use signals of energetic
Urrent caloric excess, but still have very low absolute levels of adipose tissue. While organisms may use markers of energetic balance to judge whether to embark upon long term energetic projects, such as female reproduction [6], an acute immune response will demand a large amount of energy in a short period of time [3]. Given this, it may be more reliable for organisms to use signals of energetic
Tion (reviewed in [45]), but in human populations the relationship to immunity is often more complex. For instance, previous research in this population finds no relationship between leptin levels and acquired immune function in moderately undernourished children [46]. While the specifics of how adipose tissue influences CRP are complex, our results support a strong relationship between adiposity
Tion (reviewed in [45]), but in human populations the relationship to immunity is often more complex. For instance, previous research in this population finds no relationship between leptin levels and acquired immune function in moderately undernourished children [46]. While the specifics of how adipose tissue influences CRP are complex, our results support a strong relationship between adiposity
Rioritize the fat deposits critical for reproductive success [39]. While the trade-off between growth and reproduction during the pubertal transition is readily observed and rationalized, attention is rarely directed at investment in maintenance over the same period. Our primary hypothesis here was that maintenance of the immune system might represent a substantial, flexible component of overall e