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5 Foods and Drinks that Weaken Your Immune System, Avoid Excessive Use

The immune system is the most important system of the body when it comes to preventing diseases. We all are born with different levels of immune systems; some have a strong and some have weak. But some of the things can weaken an adequately strong immunity.

Updated on: 20 May, 2022 10:03 AM IST By: Shweta
No To Alcohol

The immune system is the most important system of the body when it comes to preventing diseases. We all are born with different levels of immune systems; some have a strong and some have weak. But some of the things can weaken an adequately strong immunity.

However, maintaining a healthy immune system during the coronavirus pandemic has turned into a priority for all of us. The pandemic has disrupted lives across the world and caused a great amount of stress and anxiety. Many researchers have claimed that people with a strong immunity go through speedy recovery after being infected.

In this situation, people are consuming many things to boost their immunity but to make it strong special care needs to be taken in food habits. Today we will tell you that excessive consumption of a food item or any beverage can weaken the immune system. If you want to make your immunity strong, then reduce the intake of these things.

As we know, excess of anything is bad, let's know about the things which weaken the immune system if consumed in high quantity...

High alcohol intake

Consumption of alcohol is harmful to health. Consuming excessive amounts of alcohol make the immune system weak. People who consume large amounts of alcohol are at higher risk of diseases.

High consumption of salt

According to research, excessive intake of salt weakens the immune system. In this research, it has been claimed that consuming salt in excess reduces the body's ability to fight bacteria.

Sweet food

Consuming more sweet things weakens the immune system. Excess consumption of sweet things also increases the risk of diabetes. If you want to strengthen your immune system, reduce the intake of sweet items.

Caffeine overdose

Consuming excessive amounts of caffeine weakens the immune system. Consumption of caffeine in excess also leads to swelling problems. If you want to increase your immunity, reduce caffeine intake. Also, keep in mind that you do not have to consume caffeine 6 hours before bedtime.

Excessive Soda and Energy Drinks

Consuming excess soda and energy drinks also weakens the immune system. According to many experts, consuming soda and energy drinks has adverse effects on health, so these things should be avoided.

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