Supplements- “The reason one vitamin can cure so many illnesses is because a deficiency of one vitamin can cause many illnesses”
Eating a balanced diet which includes a range of vitamins and minerals can positively affect a healthy immune system. Our busy lives prevent us from eating all the servings of nutrient foods that our bodies need. Also, due to the depleted soils, we are not able to get all the benefits from the foods that we eat. It’s best to take important supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, quercetin, magnesium and selenium which can help immune cells function. Studies have shown that those taking vitamin C reduce the risk of developing a cold by 50%. Oranges, red bell peppers, broccoli, kiwi and strawberries are a great source of vitamin C. Most people are deficient in vitamin D. Studies have shown that people who took vitamin D supplements also had less severe colds and were less likely to develop respiratory tract infections than those who didn’t. Vitamin D can also strengthen your bones, reduce inflammation and help with immune function. The best way to get vitamin D is through safe sun exposure, but there are other sources such as cod liver oil, fatty fish and mushrooms. If you are not eating enough sprouted nuts and seeds, you are probably not getting the necessary zinc dosage. Zinc is known to stop viruses from replicating and help with the common cold. Quercetin transports zinc across cellular membranes. Quercetin can be viewed as the key and zinc as the repairman in the body. Although magnesium is found in plenty of foods such as nuts and avocados, it can still be difficult to consume all that is needed daily. Magnesium helps develop antibodies which keep harmful bacteria and viruses away. Selenium has great antioxidant properties. The best sources of selenium are Brazil nuts and walnuts. Other powerful antioxidant supplements include glutathione, beta glucan and olive leaf. These are also the key vitamins recommended to strengthen the immune system against COVID-19.
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