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Can poor diet cause poor immune system?i don't eat properly, low calorie diet, and get sick often, now have shingles i'm only 25? worried something wrong

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Unlikely: You do not mention the specifics of your diet but it is unlikely it would have any significant effect on your immune system.

Answered 7/5/2017

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A member asked:

Can poor diet cause poor immune system?i don't eat properly, low calorie diet, and get sick often, now have shingles i'm only 25? worried something wrong

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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