A robust immune system is your line of defense against ill health. Your immune system protects you from germs, defends against harmful microorganisms and works hard to prevent infection, or limit the impact of infection on your body.
What Can You Do for Your Immune System?
It’s hard to imagine what your immune system looks like – an unimaginably complex network of intersecting, interconnecting cells, proteins, organs and tissues that work constantly to protect you.
So that’s what your immune system does for you. What can you do for your immune system?
Your immune system needs vitamins and minerals to remain strong and to keep on taking care of your health. There are 6 vitamins and minerals that promote a healthier immune system, so try to incorporate them into your daily diet for optimal health!
The Super 6 Vitamins & Minerals!
Vitamin C
A powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C helps to fight free radicals that might otherwise damage your immune system. Get it from:
- Citrus juice
- Kale
- Kiwi fruit
- Bell peppers
- Strawberries
Vitamin E
Like Vitamin C, Vitamin E is an antioxidant powerhouse. Make space for some of these foods in your diet to ensure you’re getting enough:
- Butternut squash
- Avocadoes
- Sunflower seeds
- Spinach
- Pine nuts
- Red bell peppers
- Almonds
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is trickier – we usually get our intake of Vitamin D from the sun reacting with our skin. It’s worth making sure that you eat Vitamin D foods if you’re not getting enough outdoor time on a regular basis, and especially during the winter months. Try these:
- Salmon
- Mackerel
- Sardines
- Egg yolk
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
An essential nutrient to keep inflammation in check, Omega-3 fatty acids come in three forms: EPA, DHA and ALA. Incorporate these foods into your diet to make sure you’re getting enough:
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Oily fish
- Plant oils
B Vitamins
Broken down as B6, B9 and B12, B Vitamins are a key part of your immune response. To increase your intake of B Vitamins, add these foods to your diet:
- Poultry
- Red meat
- Beef liver
- Tuna
- Salmon
- Rice
- Eggs
- Dairy products
- Beef liver
- Chickpeas
- Nuts
- Dark green leafy vegetables
- Fresh fruit
Zinc
A key immune system mineral, your body needs zinc for cell division and growth, making proteins and synthesizing DNA, breaking down carbohydrates and for healthy wound healing. Get it from:
- Oysters
- Shellfish
- Red meat
- Poultry
- Whole grains
- Chickpeas and other legumes
- Oatmeal
- Eggs
- Cashews and other nuts
- Oatmeal
Tyent Alkaline Water & the Super Six!
These ‘Super Six’ vitamins and minerals promote a healthier immune system and help you feel strong and in good health every day.
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