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Foods that weaken the immune system Why do we
need an Immune system? Immune system functions
to protect our body from harm caused by bad
bacteria. A strong immune system is very
important, specially in these times when corona
virus is affecting so many people and causing
irreparable loss to countless people across the
globe. Having high immunity can prevent us from
falling ill more frequently. What happens if the
immune system is weak Immunity is the ability of
the body to fight viruses and prevent them from
causing harm to us. If the immune system is
weak, it cannot fight viruses that enter the body
and allows them to cause damage to our organs.
We might fall ill on a regular basis or even at a
small change in our lifestyle or eating habits.
To avoid falling ill on a regular basis, it is
better to have a good and strong immune system.
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Natural ways to improve the immune system It is
not easy to find out if someone has a strong or a
weak immune system unless you fall ill on a
regular basis. It is always better to work on
improving it than assuming that you have high
immunity. There are a lot of foods that help you
improve your immunity and one of them is reishi
mushroom. Reishi Mushroom stimulates the immune
system function by activating immune cells,
removing toxins, clearing any internal or
external threats, and stay vigilant to protect
the body against future invaders. Foods that
weaken the immune system While most of the
times, the focus is always on foods that improve
the immunity, it is better to know foods that do
more harm than good. The only advantage of
knowing about such foods is that you can avoid
them. Here is a list of foods to avoid if you are
looking to better your immune system. Foods
high in Omega-6 fats may lead to immune
dysfunction These foods are common in the diet
followed by people of the west. Foods high in
omega-6
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fatty acids increase the production of
pro-inflammatory proteins that may weaken the
immune system. Excess of these fats may increase
the risk of other diseases such as asthma and may
cause allergies too. Fried foods negatively
affect gut bacteria Fried foods contain advanced
glycation end products (AGEs), which are formed
when sugars react with proteins or fats at high
temperatures. Increased levels of AGEs can cause
inflammation and damage the cells. The immune
system begins to weaken when inflammation in the
body rises. Processed meat are also high in
advanced glycation end products According to a
study conducted on different types of food, it
was found that processed meat products like
bacon, hot dogs and so on had high levels of
AGEs. Apart from high AGE content, processed
meat also has high amounts of unsaturated fats
compared to unsaturated fats. It is believed
that diets high in saturated fats and low in
unsaturated fats can cause immune
system dysfunction. Having highly refined carbs
can harm your immune system Foods that contain
refined carbs are called high glycemic foods.
These kinds of foods can cause spike in blood
sugar levels which leads to increased production
of free radicals. Also, a diet that has refined
carbs can affect your gut health and negatively
affect the immune system. Alcohol consumption
affects adaptive immune response Alcohol usage
on a regular basis can cause stress hormone
cortisol, blood sugar, and insulin to rise and
when these three are high, they impact the
functioning of the immune system in a negative
way. Consumption of alcohol can also increase the
chances of causing infection in the body.
According to a study, it was also found that,
people who consumed alcohol in excess were prone
to develop acute respiratory syndrome and
pneumonia.
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Certain dairy products contain estrogen and
progesterone Hormones such as estrogen and
progesterone are at their highest concentration
in raw dairy products. It is always recommended
to pasteurize the milk we consume since it kills
all the hormones. The only bad part about it is
that it also kills natural hormones along with
synthetic ones. Dairy is known to form mucus in
the body which can cause cold or flu. It can also
cause inflammation in the body which can hamper
the functioning of the immune system. Artificial
sweeteners may induce gut bacteria
imbalance Certain sweeteners can alter the gut
bacteria and cause inflammation in the gut which
can reduce the immune response. Some research
studies suggest that excessive usage of
artificial sweeteners may be harmful for gut
health, though more research is required to
confirm this. While most of the studies
conducted have said that artificial sweeteners
cause harm to the immune system, some suggest
that moderate consumption may not cause any harm
to the gut bacteria. Salty foods increase the
risk of autoimmune diseases Salt may inhibit
normal immune function, suppress
anti-inflammatory response, alter gut bacteria,
and increase the generation of immune cells.
According to research conducted, it was observed
that excessive salt intake may be associated with
the increase in autoimmune diseases. Also,
eating too much salt worsens existing autoimmune
diseases like ulcerative colitis, Crohns
disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
Reducing table salt intake can be beneficial for
immune system. While having different foods that
are good for immune system and avoiding foods
that are not are a very good way of taking care
of your immunity, complete body detox through
certain ayurvedic and yogic processes and
practicing yoga regularly also helps you maintain
a healthy gut and strong immune system. It
should also be noted that, your immunity
decreases because of a sedentary lifestyle. It
is always good to be physically active to avoid
any kind of diseases. However, it is always a
safe practice to consult a doctor, nutritionist
or dietician before making any changes to your
lifestyle or diet.