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Keep alcohol intake moderate
While alcohol can damage the liver and cardiovascular system, scientists have also discovered that it can disturb the healthy microbes in your gut that act as a barrier against bad bacteria which affects the immune system. Studies found that alcohol further diminishes the number and functionality of cells in the body that boost the immune system. So keep your alcohol intake to a minimum to give your body all the chances to fight a potential virus.
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