What are the dangers of tattoo ink to the immune system?

Answer 1

Tattoos, like piercings, are foreign to the natural state of the human body. It was not meant to have any foreign bodies injected. When the body senses "foreign matter" it activates its immune system and the cells used in fighting diseases, viruses and colds is kicked into action. When the foreign bodies are not ejected/fixed or eliminated from the human body the state of the "fighting" immune cells become dulled to the presence of the piercing or the tatoo.

In essence the body comes to accept the foreign matter and in a sense become complacent. Now when a virus comes along, such as H1N1 or H5N1, these fighter cells have become complacent and therefore do not have the same efficacy as they once did, therefore lowering the bodies immune system. Voila...the virus/cold is in and the body can't fight it.

Try to keep your body free of foreign matter which includes the following:

1. Nitrates (found in processed meats)

2. Alcohol and Tobacco

3. Pharmaceuticals (seek the natural way in all cases possible)

4. All fast foods

5. Piercings and Tattoos

Your immune system will be boosted and stronger with the following aids:

1. Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (I use it daily and it cleans the body of toxins)

I bought in B.C. Canada from I think it was called Nature's Gaia Company.

2. Aloe Vera juice (found at most local health food stores)

3. Coconut oil/milk

4. Fresh mint and ginger root

Answer 2

An associate professor of dermatology, comments: "What you're doing is breaking the skin and introducing pigmented material into the area. Even though the needle only goes in a little way, anytime you break the skin, you have a risk of bacterial or viral infection. I think [getting a tattoo] is generally a risky thing to do." He continues: "Once pigment is in, even if there's no infection, there's always the chance of contact Allergies, dermatitis and allergic reactions that can cause skin to get red, swollen, crusty and itchy."

Answer 3

Yes it can get infected if not cared for correctly

Answer 4

It could lower your immune system a bit. The stress and pain you can feel when getting one can stress out your immune system.