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Immunologist Challenges Myths: Stress, Not Vitamin C, Weakens Immunity

10/9/2025

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Immunologist Daniel Davis aims to debunk myths about immune health in his book Self Defence.
He says vitamin C boosting immunity is misleading and often anecdotal.
He identifies long-term stress as the strongest factor weakening immune responses.
He cites cherry-picked Linus Pauling data promoting vitamin C and notes links among immunity, inflammation, and mental health, with treatments unclear.

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Story summary

Immunologist Daniel Davis aims to debunk myths about immune health in his book Self Defence.
He says vitamin C boosting immunity is misleading and often anecdotal.
He identifies long-term stress as the strongest factor weakening immune responses.
He cites cherry-picked Linus Pauling data promoting vitamin C and notes links among immunity, inflammation, and mental health, with treatments unclear.