Low cortisol levels can lead to inflammation and other symptoms that impact the immune system. The body must devote so many resources to dealing with these symptoms that it does not have the energy to fend off infection.
This makes catching a cold or the flu much more probable, and can even increase the risk of chronic conditions.

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