How to improve your immunity?
With the current situation and the season for cold and flu people want to know how they can keep themselves and their family healthy. The food we consume on an everyday basis does not give us the nutrients the body needs to be healthy and energetic which is why we need vitamins and supplements to fill this nutrition gap which our food cannot provide and support the immune system.
We shall talk now about the supplements which can help you improve your immunity.
1. Vitamin C
It helps you boost your immune system. In view of the current situation, it is recommended to taking a higher dose of 2000mg per day. You need to spread the intake of Vitamin C through out the day to support our immune system as Vitamin C is not stored in the body and the excess is excreted out.
2. Vitamin D
It is critical for your immune health and good moods. During the cold winter months you can have up to 4000IU's for adults.
3. Probiotics:
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria, which make up your microbiome. These bacteria play important roles in digestive health and immunity, as 70% of your immune system is located in your gut. Because our modern diet, occasional stress and environmental factors can disrupt the delicate balance of good bacteria in the gut, it’s helpful to take a daily probiotic to support your immune system and digestive health.
The most prevalent good bacteria in our intestinal tract is bifidobacteria and the other is Lactobacillus acidophilus which works in targeted areas lining the stomach, bladder and vaginal tract
4. Vitamins
WHO recommends eating 5-9 Servings of fruits and vegetables very day. 8 out of 10 people are not eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. Busy schedules and environmental factors reduces plant nutrient level creating a gap between what we eat and what we need. We can close this gap using dietary supplements which can help improve your energy levels and improve immunity.
Taking vitamins and supplements should be a necessary part of your daily routine. Connect with me if you wish to know more about how you can improve your health and build immunity.