Study Says Getting Tattoos Can Strengthen Your Immune System

Study Says Getting Tattoos Can Strengthen Your Immune System
A tattoo enthusiast shows off their tattoos at Hong Kong International Tattoo Convention on October 2, 2015 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Photo by Keith Tsuji/Getty Images
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So, you have been contemplating getting another tattoo, but you’re kind of unsure. Well, science is here to help make your decision a tad easier.

A new study shows that there’s more to inking than you may think. Getting multiple tattoos can make your immune system a lot stronger, actually protecting you from common colds.

People with more tattoo experience have a statistically smaller decrease in immunoglobulin A from before to after.
Christopher Lynn, Author