Man flu is actual in spite of everything as boffins conclude blokes ‘undergo extra’ than girls
Telly well being guru Jenna Hope mentioned blokes actually do undergo extra’ after they get sick. They are also extra possible than girls to fall ailing within the first place.
Jenna, who has a masters diploma in human vitamin and well being, helps Google and eBay employees keep match and effectively and seems as an skilled on This Morning, mentioned: “It pains me to say this but man flu is real. Men really do suffer much more than women when they’re ill.”
She said evidence showed the female immune system – with higher levels of oestrogen and progesterone and lower levels of testosterone – was stronger than males’.
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Since men have much higher levels of testosterone – which suppresses the immune system – they are more likely to be affected by illness than women who have much smaller amounts of the hormone.
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Jenna mentioned: “When we look at the evidence we find that the female immune system is actually stronger than the male immune system. Higher levels of oestrogen and progesterone (which women have more of) can increase the efficiency of our immune cells.
“We know that testosterone performs a task within the suppression of the immune system.
“So not only do men have more of the hormone that suppresses immunity, they have less of the ones (oestrogen and progesterone) that support it.”
As a result blokes feel the effects of colds and flu – headaches, sore throats, aching limbs – more than women and find it harder to shake off’, she said.
A study by scientists at America’s Harvard University found men were at a sickness disadvantage to women due to their lack of immune-bolstering oestrogen.
Researchers gave male and female mice doses of oestrogen which cured them of bacterial pneumonia by activating an enzyme called nitric oxide synthase.
Where the gene responsible for producing this enzyme was removed the creatures lost their resistance to infection.
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When utilized to people meaning blokes contract viruses extra simply than girls – and really feel the consequences extra.
It isn’t the one research supporting man flu as real.
According to the medical journal BMJ (corr) scientists discovered proof males who had signs of a viral respiratory an infection had a weaker immune response that lasted longer and was extra extreme than girls.
According to UK personal well being insurer Benenden (corr) fellas ought to take particular steps to safeguard themselves towards man flu.
It advises: “Firstly make sure you are eating the right things during the winter months.
“Foods stuffed with immune-boosting nutritional vitamins embrace blueberries, watercress, kale, beetroot, garlic and ginger, which all style scrumptious and are actually versatile.
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“Secondly, invest in a flu jab. These may cost a little if you aren’t classed as vulnerable but will help to keep flu at bay over the coming months.
“Other man flu-fighting techniques contain getting an excellent night time’s sleep to maintain your immune system wholesome. Sleep helps to control your hormones and maintains a wholesome immune perform.”
The agency additionally suggests ‘exercising to extend your blood movement’ which ‘in flip strengthens your immune system’ and utilizing Covid-busting hand sanitiser after touching issues like door handles in public areas.
Security boss Pete Finlay, 47, from Norwich, mentioned he at all times knew he suffered greater than companion Rachel.
“When we both get colds at the same time my partner always makes fun of me saying I always complain more and exaggerate the symptoms,” he said.
“But, it is true – it does have an effect on me extra as a result of I’m a person. Thank you science. Now she will’t inform me I’m being an enormous child any extra.”
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