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
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
Quit smoking
Get adequate sleep
Reduce inflammatory foods and increase anti-inflammatory foods to improve results.
Dress properly in the winter, meaning wearing a hat and scarf covering the neck at below freezing temperatures
Minimize spread by washing hands and not touching mouth or eyes
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