Typical American diet can damage immune system
Inflammation, autoimmune problems and even cancer can result
FOOD FIGHT The body's bacterial community helps train the immune system to recognize and fight off invaders. New evidence suggests that those helpful microbes don’t care for fatty, sugary or salty foods.
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