The rainy season is identical to the arrival of various diseases, in particular influenza. Some people seem more immune to the flu virus, while others frequently sneeze, cough, and have a runny nose.
According to experts, our body’s immune system was affected by various unforeseen habits, for example, the amount of sugar consumed. Let’s discover the factors that affect our immune system.
1. Sugar consumption
Eating too much sugar didn’t just cause fat deposits. The study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition mentions that when you consume 100 grams of sugar (about 3 cans of soda) the ability of white blood cells to kill bacteria for the next 5 hours is reduced.
2. Drink less
Our bodies need water to flush out toxins. Each individual must drink more or less water in a different way, depending on the activity and the environment. To know if we drink enough, consider the color of the urine. If the color is light yellow, it means you have enough to drink.
3. Weight loss
Losing weight is too bad for your heart, brain, and immune system. Being overweight will cause a disturbed hormonal balance and impair the ability of inflammatory immune cells to fight infection.
4. Often dry nose
The mucus/mucus in the nose serves to trap the virus and prevent it from entering the body. If your nasal passages are often dry, viruses and bacteria will be able to enter freely.
5. Often stressed
It’s no coincidence that you suddenly got the flu after meeting important work deadlines. According to a study published in the American Psychological Association, prolonged stress weakens the immune system response. Stress will also make flu symptoms worse.
6. Frequent colds
The average adult will have a cold one to three times a year. If you get the flu often, it means that your immune system is not working optimally. Good quality sleep, exercise and consumption of nutritious food to boost your body’s immunity.