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How Anger Weakens the Body
We often think of anger as just an emotion, but the body treats it like a real threat.
Research published in Psychophysiology shows that even a few minutes of anger can cause a sharp drop in salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA), a key component of the immune system’s first line of defense.
This drop is not fleeting. sIgA levels can remain suppressed for 4 to 5 hours after the anger has passed.
This response is biological, not psychological. Anger floods the body with stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.
Over time, repeated surges of these hormones can suppress immunity, increase inflammation, and slow healing.
Emotions are not just something you feel — they influence your body down to the chemical level.
Source: Body Secrets
