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Do you lose T cells as you age, and how does it affect your health?

While the total number of lymphocytes, which includes T cells, remains relatively constant throughout life, significant changes in the composition and function of these cells occur with age. The decline in T cell effectiveness as we get older, known as immunosenescence, directly impacts overall health and answers the question: do you lose T cells as you age?

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Why the Immune System of an Old Person Becomes Weak

The decline of the immune system with age, a process known as immunosenescence, is a significant contributor to the increased vulnerability to infections, poor vaccine responses, and chronic diseases in the elderly. This weakening is a normal biological part of aging, manifesting in ways that reduce the body's ability to respond to and fight off pathogens effectively.

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