Caloric restriction's effect on lymphocytes (white blood cells) may be detrimental. We need our immune system these days. Should we bump up to maintenance for a while?

***I AM NOT A DOCTOR BUT I FOUND THESE STUDIES***

Calorie restriction induces reversible lymphopenia and lymphoid organ atrophy due to cell redistribution.

Special attention to the weight-control strategies employed by Olympic athletes striving for leanness is required.

Changes of mucosal immunity and antioxidation activity in elite male Taiwanese taekwondo athletes associated with intensive training and rapid weight loss.

Lymphocytopenia is the condition of having an abnormally low level of lymphocytes in the blood. Lymphocytes are a white blood cell with important functions in the immune system. It is also called lymphopenia.

Again, I'm not an expert and I cannot speak for the validity of these sources, but if they are accurate caloric restriction diets may be compromising our immune systems at a bad time. I would like to get a discussion going about this, hopefully with some people more qualified.

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