The best supplements to boost your immune system
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- 03 Dec 2021
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How do we ensure our immune system is in good shape? Well, there are a few things we can do to boost it, including eating the right foods, exercising, and supplementing our diet with specific nutrients. While these supplements do not replace a healthy and balanced diet, they can help boost our immune system.
Before you begin
Some supplements have only been studied for how they can prevent or reduce the symptoms of the common cold and the flu.
Before you begin
If you suffer from any health condition, we strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor before trying any of the supplements on this list. Some compounds may interact with medications, posing a health risk to people with certain conditions.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C, or L-ascorbic acid, is a popular choice when it comes to boosting the immune system.
This vitamin has great antioxidant effects and, being water soluble, it’s pretty safe to consume, as any excess will be flushed out your body, mostly through urine.
Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the duration of the common cold by 8 to 14% if taken before you catch it. This reduction is even more accentuated in athletes.
Zinc
This essential mineral is yet another popular choice when it comes to boosting the immune system.
Taking zinc as soon as symptoms of the common cold appear can reduce its duration.
Most colds are caused by a type of virus called rhinovirus, and zinc prevents the virus from multiplying. It is, however, unclear if it works with other types of viruses.
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