Ep 9: Nourishing the Immunocompromised

In this era of COVID, those who are immunocompromised have rightly been ushered to the front of medical and political discussions.  Nourishment is key to immune health, meaning many patients with eating disorders are immunocompromised and therefore at higher risk of disease and death. In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed investigate the story of a woman suffering from a different pandemic illness: HIV.  Which should a doctor address first: malnourishment or the disease that caused the malnourishment?  What additional challenges arise when refeeding someone suffering from a severe illness? 

A mystery will also be solved in this episode: why do malnourished patients often awaken at exactly 2 am in the middle of the night?

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