New research involving mice reveals that tattoo ink particles rapidly migrate into lymph nodes shortly after application, where they remain detectable for extended periods. The study found that the pigments triggered the death of immune cells, led to chronic inflammation, and may impair the body’s response to certain vaccines, including an mRNA-based COVID shot. Scientists warn these findings could have implications for long-term immune function in tattooed individuals. The results highlight a potential link between tattoo pigments and lasting changes in the immune system.
Mouse research shows tattoo pigments move into lymph nodes within minutes and persist for months Ink triggered immune-cell death, chronic inflammation and weakened response to an mRNA COVID shot ...
