Immune System Enhancers that Work?

Flu season is here, here are supplements that can help prevent, or lessen severity of many viruses.

Disclaimer :The following is not medical advice, Use daily recommended amounts, check blood work first and consult a doctor if you have to

Supplements that Boost your Immune system

Vitamin D

• Vitamin D build immunity and helps fight off infection by regulating the activity of immune cells which elicit antiviral responses

• Pair with Vitamin K2 for proper absorption in the body

Vitamin C

• Vitamin C stimulates neutrophil migration to the site of infection, enhances phagocytosis and oxidant generation, and kills microbes

• It is also shown to reduce the duration of cold symptoms

Zinc

• Zinc helps skin cells and cells lining our organs by preventing pathogens from entering.

• Zinc also keeps the thymus and bone marrow which are responsible for generating immune cells, functioning normally

Garlic

• Garlic has compounds that have been shown to boost the disease-fighting response of some types of white blood cells in the body when they encounter viruses, such as the viruses that cause the common cold or flu .

• In addition garlic works to prevent or reduce symptoms of cold and flu

Ginger

• Ginger Helps lower risk of infections, clears the throat, is anti inflammatory and high in antioxidants.

• Chew on it or drink in teas but not too much

Spinach or Kale

• Dark leafy greens such as these contain antioxidants and vitamins that help immune system function

Tumeric

• Turmeric has anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, anti microbial properties.

• It also has curcumin which helps boost immune health by helping your immune system defend itself

Exercise

• Exercise stimulates cellular immunity and helps white blood cells circulate more rapidly.

• Other benefits include increased immunovigilance and improved immune competence, which help in the control of pathogens in the system.

• This can help reduce duration of illness in those who exercise regularly have reduced severity of viruses.

6 Bonus Tips

1. One can lower inflammation by reducing fat to healthy weight. Reducing body weight by just 10% for those who are overweight makes a tremendous difference

2. Quit smoking

3. Get adequate sleep

4. Reduce inflammatory foods and increase anti-inflammatory foods to improve results.

5. Dress properly in the winter, meaning wearing a hat and scarf covering the neck at below freezing temperatures

6. Minimize spread by washing hands and not touching mouth or eyes

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