Sugar can suppress your immune system and make you vulnerable to colds, flu and other infections, according to some health experts. One study showed a 50 percent reduction in immune response after drinking two sweetened beverages. Read more about whether a few spoonfuls of sugar can affect your immune system on the Allergies and Colds page at http://www.bellaonline.com/site/allergiesandcolds

Sheree Welshimer
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