Supplements to Boost Immunity

During COVID, many people worldwide have taken an interest in what they can do to stay healthy and boost immunity.  Besides adequate sleep, exercising regularly, decreasing stress and avoiding the standard American diet, there are many supplements that can be taken to help with immune function.For example, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the common cold and respiratory infections. Besides supporting immune health, it may also increase energy, blood flow and the histamine response. Probiotics are also very important for immune function.Other immune-boosting supplements are:

• Vitamin D

Vitamin D has been linked to the immune system and research has shown that decreased levels are associated to increased infections.

• Zinc

Proper zinc levels help support the thymus gland and the formation of T helper cells, which are vital to the coordination of the immune system. It also increases a protein in the body that prevents the replication of viruses.  High stress, poor diet, and leaky gut and decrease zinc levels

• Elderberry

Elderberry is high in polyphenols and has been shown to improve cold and flu symptoms. It also helps with allergies and inflammation

• Quercitin

Quercitin is an anti-oxidant with antiviral, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It fights free radicals and prevents oxidative stress.

• Cucurmin

This has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It also improves antibody response and modulates T cell acvitity.

• Astralagus

This is an herb with antiviral properties that stimulates the immune system.

• Ginger

Ginger helps break down toxins and cleanse the lymphatic system. It is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial and helps treat viruses, bacteria and parasites. It also boosts circulation.

• Green tea

Green tea Is a powerful antioxidant with antifungal and antiviral properties. It helps the  body fight germs.

• Beta glucan

This helps balance the immune system and helps the body fight foreign pathogens by increasing the production of white blood cells.

• Echinacea

Echinacea can help reduce the risk of the chronic cold and decrease the recurrence of respiratory infections.Metagenics has a great product on the market to boost immunity. The immune packets combine many of the supplements recommended above. To learn more about these Immune Defense Packs, click: Immune packets