HomeDoes sugar weaken your immune system?
Wiki User
2009-12-10 01:45:34
2009-12-10 01:45:34
One study performed in 1973 showed that white blood cells from individuals who had consumed 100 grams of sugar (about 20 teaspoons) were less active. This study has been cited for many years as evidence that sugar suppresses the immune system, by no less than the famous pediatrician Dr. Sears.
However, no studies have since proven that individuals who consume more sugar actually get more colds or flu. The way the body fights disease is extremely complex and the effects of sugar consumption on the immune system have not been definitively identified. The scientific consensus seems to be that eating a healthy, balanced diet and maintaining normal weight is the best way to sustain overall well-being, including reducing susceptibility to illness. There is little to no evidence that eating a candy bar or drinking a Coke will cause you to be acutely susceptible to disease.
http://nutrition.about.com/b/2009/10/05/does-sugar-really-hurt-your-immune-system.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2009-10-04-your-health_N.htm
Related Questions
No, gonorrhea does not weaken the immune system. AIDS is the STD that weakens the immune system.
some studies have revealed that it does weaken the immune system
Yes it can weaken the immune system.
Herpes does not weaken the immune system. HIV is the STD that weakens the immune system. A weakened immune system makes herpes outbreaks more likely.
Inflammation occurs with asthma
Not cancer directly, but chemo does
Your immune system cant produce antibodies for infections/viruses if it is not exposed to them.
Yes. But it does not hold a permanent effect.
Yes, burns of all sorts do weaken the immune system to some extent. The higher the degree the burn, the more susceptible you are to infection because of the exposed raw skin.
dont ask me i dont know
Yes. Anorexia can weaken the lungs. It can also weaken the immune system, making the body more prone to respiratory infections.
This is a tough one. I would say no not directly but yes indirectly. Fibromyalgia is overactive nerves. Which will not cause immune system pribs BUT if u have it u may be in so much pain u become stationary which u become obese etc. which that will weaken your immune system
There has not been any medical side effect of lowering the immune system, if think it has given this side effect to you, contact your doctor about it.
HIV attacks your immune system. When your immune system is fighting it starts to weaken. The Antibody start to take over which then turns to AIDS.
no it doesnt im doing a level and i know this for a fact!
Depends. How much tobacco do you chew? If you chew some maybe every once and a while it's probably won't, but if you chew a whole lot, there's a better chance it will weaken your immune system.
Yes. Lack of sleep reduces the capability of your immune system. Eventually (~ 2 weeks) you will die if you do not sleep (usually from a failed immune system). [http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1690]
It makes you tired and weak Anemia can also make it easier for you to bruise, and weaken your immune system.
Not directly but if it comes from smoking it gets into your lungs and weakens your entire body.
Yes, but it can also weaken your immune system, making diseases easier to get.
It does not. Taking naps can help you stay focused and concentrate when you are awake.
A white blood cell (which has got CD4 receptors)
The acid in the pop can doesn't contribute to an alkaline environment, even after being processed at the stomach, which cancer favors. The sugar will weaken the immune system, which is necessary to kill cancer.
The immune system is compromised by the following: -overdosing on sugar -excessive alcohol drinking -food allergens etc
yes it can. strep is a bacteria that your immune system is suppose to fight off but stress causes your immune system to weaken thereby making it pron to infection such as strep thought.
How many 3s in 313433535333?
Who would you swap lives with for a day?
Is it true that one human year is equal to seven dog years?
Which is the verb in this sentence - it is such a nice day?
A farmer has 19 sheep All but 7 die How many are left?
What is the answer to this India foxtrot Yankee Oscar uniform charlie alpha November uniform November delta echo romeo sierra tango alpha November delta tango hotel India sierra charlie Oscar papa yan?
The more you take the more you leave behind what am I?
What is ri poorch in a brain teaser?
Can eggs break inside a chicken?
Why do books come out in hardback first?
What happens when a beehive gets too full?
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
How can you tell when someone's lying?
Why do some people celebrate Christmas in July?
Why is it bad luck to walk under a ladder?
What is a conservatorship?
What is time signature of ncr hymn?
Is Gianluca Ginoble gay?
Paano umusbong ang pagmamahal sa karunungan?
Why the eastern Terai is cooler than than western one OF NEPAL?
Who was giani maan singh jhaur?
Donnie and judy swaggart pictures?
What happened to Jeff Hewson of QVC fame?
Is the Montgomery Bus Boycott capitalized?
Copyright © 2020 Multiply Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply.