Name: Kathryn A Mulligan
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Question:
Will vitamin C boost immunity? Can sorrow or anger deplete it? Does lack
of sleep affect it? Can we stockpile immunity?
Replies:
I haven't seen any "scientific" evidence for a role for Vitamin C by
itself in immunity but nutrition in general is certainly important. People
who suffer from malnutrition have a much higher incidence of disease. The
possible role of physical/emotional stress in immunity is a very complex
issue. There is no doubt that factors from the immune system and nervous
system interact but it is not yet clear how emotions and sleep may effect
immunity. Some studies indicate that stress is somewhat beneficial in
immunity while others have shown it to be detrimental. If stress is having
a negative effect on you in general then you can bet that your immune
system will likewise be negatively effected. And no, there is no real t
way to stockpile immunity, it is a normal body process. The most you can
do is stay away from things that will depress your immune system.
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