The researchers noted that the body responds aggressively to bacterial infections and acts in a similar manner with fast food consumption.
A group of scientists from the University of Bonn have observed that the immune system reacts to fast foods containing excess salt and calories.
The researchers noted that the body responds aggressively to bacterial infections and acts in a similar manner with fast food consumption. The defenses become more aggressive with time when a person takes fast foods. This is a form of inflammation where the immune system is always on the overdrive.
The problem remains even after the body has switched over to healthier diets. This stimulation of the immune system and inflammatory reactions has been linked to several diseases such as arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
The scientists checked on humans from the blood cells of 120 participants. They noted that some of these people were genetically programmed to have the immune system memory that could be triggered with unhealthy diet. The actual molecular mechanisms are yet to be explored.
