How does fibromyalgia contribute to a suppressed immune system ?

People with fibromyalgia often have low levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter needed to activate natural killer (NK) T-cells that help the body fight off sickness. People with fibromyalgia may not have enough serotonin present in the body to support their immune systems.

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