How Does Alcohol Consumption Affect the Immune System? - News-Medical.Net

Although alcohol consumption is typically associated with liver damage, both moderate and chronic alcohol use can significantly impact the immune system, thereby limiting the ability of the body to protect itself from infection and disease adequately.

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