2007-03-20 19:20:24 · 3 answers · asked by lsl_connie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Severe exercise is a major 'stressor' to the body. This high level of stress generates high levels of cortisol (the primary stress hormone). Cortisol has powerful anti-immune system actions - that is, it inhibits immune system functions.
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2007-03-20 20:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe exercise- let's assume you're describing exercise that crosses over into anorexia. Exercising so excessively that your body actually starts consuming muscle tissue to stay alive.
Once exercise has gone that far, the body's systems are quite upset. Electrolytes may become imbalanced, and the person won't be able to keep warm. Frankly, at this point, the immune system is your least worry.
2007-03-20 19:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dana 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think exercise hurts the immune system at all. Exercise is good for you. If you are sick then you need to have your doctor check you out and give you tests. There are ways to build up the immune system though.
2007-03-20 19:25:32 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋