A group of researchers from Alabama has carried out large-scale research into the effects of tattoos on the human body. The experts received an unexpected result.
During the study, scientists conducted a survey of volunteers with many tattoos on their bodies. Statistical data indicate that the immune system of the respondents is more resistant to acute viral diseases than people who do not have a tattoo.
Scientists report that the meaning of tattoos does not play any role. According to the researchers, the painful and lengthy procedure for applying tattooed images to the body exposes the human body to serious stress.
In response to stress, the immune system mobilizes protective functions, which is a kind of training. The more often tattoo fans visit the salon to apply new images to the body, the more often the immune system is trained.
As a result, the immunity of the study volunteers was more trained and ready to block viruses entering the body. Including causative agents of seasonal human flu.
Alexandra Afonina