How to effectively support your immune system? The best way is through a diet rich in foods that positively affect immunity. Here are products to keep in mind.
Multi-strain probiotic
The human digestive tract is inhabited by many beneficial bacteria. Their two most important groups are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. The balance of the gastrointestinal microflora is very important for our immune system, as this is where about 80% of immune cells are located. Therefore, by taking care of your gut health and supporting the beneficial microorganisms that populate it, you positively influence your immunity. If you have a history of food poisoning or antibiotic therapy, you should rebuild your gut flora. To do this, look for a probiotic that contains at least several strains of bacteria. Choose a product that does not need to be stored in the refrigerator and pay attention to the expiration date. Don’t take it on an empty stomach and preferably sip it with milk or yogurt.
Mineral-vitamin trio
Although many vitamins and minerals support the immune system, three are particularly important.
Zinc affects many aspects of the functioning of our immune system. It helps protect cells from oxidative stress – a state of disturbed balance between the products of metabolism and the body’s ability to remove them. Zinc should be consumed at 10 mg per day. Unfortunately, its deficiency in the diet is very common around the world. To get the right amount of zinc, eat oysters, liver, wheat germ, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and watermelon.
A powerful support for the immune system is also ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. Its recommended intake is 80 mg per day. Good natural sources of vitamin C are wild rose, sea buckthorn or black currant. It is also found in a certain amount in bergamot oranges. The natural, powdered juice of this plant contains Berimal.
Vitamin D is also very important in supporting immunity. Its recommended intake is 5 μg per day. The best source of vitamin D is sunlight. However, modern lifestyles do not always allow for spending a lot of time outdoors. Therefore, many people do not get the levels of vitamin D required for optimal immune system function. For this reason, it is worth looking for sources of it in food as well. Oily sea fish and cod fish liver oil have the most vitamin D.
Spring and summer are the ideal time to properly support your body’s immunity. The more you provide it with vitamins and micronutrients, the longer you will enjoy good health. Enjoy!