10. Moderate alcohol intake can improve the effects of vaccines
Nobody likes the needle, but vaccinations are necessary. Every year, millions of people go for their annual flu shot. A moderate intake of alcohol can improve your immune system’s response to a vaccines like this.
In fact, researchers believe that drinking in moderation will help the body to respond to the flu vaccine. However, research on the connection between moderate alcohol intake and improved vaccine effects has only been conducted on rhesus monkeys so far.
They showed a markedly improved response to a vaccine if they ingested moderate amounts of alcohol. As their immune responses were tested over time, it became clear that those who ingested large quantities of alcohol had a poor immune response. However, those who ingested alcohol in moderate amounts showed an improved response to the vaccines.
This lengthy study has shown that there is potential for further research and development into the links between moderate alcohol intake and enhanced effects of vaccinations. A glass of wine with dinner seems to have the potential to keep your immune system responsive to vaccines.