In order to maintain immunity, it is important to correct the deficiencies of some vitamins and minerals, especially zinc and selenium. Nutritionist, therapist, Solgar specialist, Ph.D. Natalya Artemyeva told socialbites.ca what vitamins should be taken to improve immunity.
According to the expert, first in the list of the most important components is zinc, which has a direct antiviral effect, including coronavirus.
“It prevents it from breeding in the cage. In addition, zinc increases immunity by affecting many parts of the immune system, ”explained the doctor.
Another important mineral for maintaining immunity is selenium. It stimulates metabolic processes in the body and also affects several parts of the immune system. In addition, the expert explained that selenium is a powerful antioxidant and reduces the severity of inflammatory reactions.
Vitamins D3, A, E and C are also of the greatest importance for the human immune system.
“Vitamin D3 is one of the essential vitamins for enhancing immunity and may aid the immune system by regulating T and B lymphocytes and supporting the ability of macrophages to function in the body. Daily intake of vitamin D3 in the optimal daily dose of 600 international units will help maintain a high level of immune protection, ”advised the doctor.
Vitamin A also contributes to the functioning of the mucous membranes, which provides the first line of defense against infection. And replenishing the deficiency of vitamin E has many positive effects on the immune system, including preventing a decrease in cellular immunity during aging or against the background of chronic diseases.
“When choosing vitamin E, it is important to pay attention to the source from which it is taken. For example, naturally-sourced vitamin E isolated from safflower oil has the highest biological activity,” he tells the therapist.
Another vitamin – C – has a number of positive effects on immunity, including influencing the production of all types of antibodies, increasing the activity of macrophage cells, which absorb foreign microorganisms and dangerous substances.
“It helps to strengthen the vascular wall, normalizes metabolic processes in the liver and neutralizes toxins in it. For greater efficiency in the absorption of vitamin C in foods and supplements containing vitamin C, it makes sense to include natural bioflavonoids such as rosehip fruit extract and acerola fruit, which increase vitamin C absorption and strengthen immune defense. ” noted the doctor.
If we talk about immunity, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of the intestine in the immune response of the body. The nutritionist stated that when choosing a probiotic product, it is important that it contains probiotic strains that meet exactly the goals of use.
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