Re: Running in marathons impairs immunity

Once upon a time, our fellow Van Bagnol
   rambled on about "Re: Running in marathons impairs immunity."
Our champion De-Medicalizing in sci.med.nutrition retorts, thusly ...

>> This article brings up the topic of exercise impairing immunity. :)
>> Or more precisely, exercising the WRONG way can impair immunity rather
>> build it.

>Even more precisely, exercise (and overexercise) causes a _transient_ 
>reduction in immunological measures, but the long-term effect is that 
>moderate exercise improves immune response and reduces incidence of 
>illness.

Not too long ago, a caller complained that he always managed to end up
with a cold after running.

He obviously overtrained, but refused to admit it because of his
zealous approach to exercise.

There are many zealots out there who insist on the value of running in
marathons.