More Tattoos, Better Immune System?

Researchers say a new study indicates the more tattoos you have, the better your immune system could be.

Researchers at the University of Alabama measured an antibody in saliva that helps keep colds at bay in tattoo customers before and after they got a tattoo.

They say inking a single tattoo puts stresses on the body, similar to people who begin exercising when they are out of shape.

But like working out, the more ink you get, the faster your body will bounce back.

This proved to be true when the antibody measured dropped significantly with the first tattoo but when subjects went back for more tattoos, the drop was barely noticeable.

Researchers say the study showed those stresses helped the subjects fight off the common cold.