If this was beneficial on the long run, evolution would have reached this point long ago and kept the immune system on this level on its own. The simple fact that it does not tells me that there are probably disadvantages that outweight the benefits.

My guess is that this stuff also raises autoimmune issues and allergies.

[–] nublug@piefed.blahaj.zone 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

that's not how evolution works

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago

Evolution tests many paths and takes the one that benefits the species in the long run. Simply by the better equipped producing more viable offspring.

An immune system on permanent alert probably makes autoimmune problems worse, and may exhaust all kinds of resources. Both would have to be balanced with the benefit of not having a runny nose.

[–] iopq@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, the disadvantage of the immune system on high alert is allergies

[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 22 hours ago

and chronic inflammation, i believe?

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

This is massively over hyped. If they chronically activate immunity signaling pathways, eventually receptors will shut down and even natural immunity will be inactive. Stanford loves to hype a mouse experiment.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I believe you are mistaken, as there is a demonstrated reduction in allergic asthma. Please read the paper, it's fascinating!

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca -2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's the same effect as taking allergen injections to reduce the allergic response. This is not vaccine, it is an immune activator.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 0 points 1 day ago

Can you define for me the difference in your thinking between vaccine and immune activator?