In this series, “The Miraculous Immune System,” we explore the true power of our immunity and the organs that work tirelessly to protect us. We also provide practical ways to protect these vital divine gifts.
Previously: Though small, the spleen performs a multitude of critical functions, but recent studies have found that COVID-19 can decimate it.
The spleen protects us in many remarkable ways, so it’s essential to learn how we can keep it healthy. Although we can live without a spleen, having it surgically removed can create serious long-term consequences, putting us at risk for severe, life-threatening infections.
A Study of Army Servicemen Without a Spleen
In 1977, the National Cancer Institute, National Academies of Sciences, and National Research Council conducted a groundbreaking study that followed 740 U.S. servicemen whose spleens had been removed because of trauma during World War II….