Your thymus is a thyme leaf-shaped double-lobed organ located in the center of your chest, directly beneath your breastbone at the level of your heart
The two types of cells that make up the thymus are reticular cells and lymphocytes, which include thymus-derived cells (T cells), thymus-independent lymphocytes (B cells) and natural killer cells (NK cells)
The primary function of the thymus is to aid in the maturation process of T cells, which are in charge of determining your immune response to antigens
Your thymus plays a crucial role in the the prevention of cancer. Recent research found patients who underwent thymectomy (surgical removal of the thymus) had a twofold higher risk of cancer five years post-surgery
Common symptoms of low thymus function include susceptibility to the common cold and influenza, persistent chronic illnesses and fatigue, slow wound healing, and signs of premature or accelerated aging. Strategies to support and improve thymus function are included
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