Added sugar foods

There is little question that decreasing your intake of added sugar benefits your general health and immunological function. Foods that dramatically boost blood sugar levels, such as those high in added sugars, stimulate the synthesis of inflammatory proteins such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-), C-reactive protein (CRP), and interleukin-6 (IL-6), all of which have a deleterious impact on immunological function.

This is especially true for diabetics, who might have increased blood sugar levels for longer periods of time than persons with well-regulated blood sugar levels. Furthermore, high blood sugar levels may limit the response of neutrophils and phagocytes, two types of immune cells that aid in infection protection. Furthermore, high blood sugar levels have been proven to damage gut barrier function and cause gut flora imbalances, which can affect your immune response and make your body more susceptible to infection.