Vitamins And Herbs You Should Take For Your Immune System

Facts about immune-boosting herbs and vitamins

Wondering What Vitamins And Herbs You Should Take For Your Immune System? Here’s A Guide.

Your immune system has a very important role. It’s in charge of defending your body against antigens and fighting off infections. Having an immune system that functions well is crucial to maintaining proper health.

Unfortunately, there are several factors that negatively affect the immune system functions, including your diet, stress, and even seasonal changes. It’s important to take supplements in these cases.

If you’re someone with a weakened immune system, then you should consider these herbs and vitamins to boost your immune system.

What You Need To Know About Immune Boosting Herbs

There are several vitamins and minerals that you can take. Here are some facts about them.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins in regard to immune health. It helps with the production of white blood cells, which are crucial to the immune system, as they fight off infections. A lack of vitamin C can cause you to become more prone to getting sick, so it’s important for you to get the recommended daily intake of 60 mg as your body does not naturally produce it.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant. This means that it destroys free radicals which damage your cells.  If free radicals build up in your body it can lead to inflammation, which is not good for your immune system. 

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is crucial to your immune system’s health. It produces T cells and T cells, which serve the role of regulating your immune response. It also aids in the creation of interleukin-2, a protein that is in charge of directing your white blood cell activity. A vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to you having more infections due to reduced antibodies. It can also lead to mood changes.

Garlic

 It boosts your immune system because it contains allicin, which has antibacterial, antiviral,  antiprotozoal, anti-fungal, and anti-antiseptic properties. It is proven to improve your gut health, and as 70% of your immune system is found in your gut, this is naturally good for your immune health. Garlic can also help you fight respiratory infections, such as bronchitis.

Ginseng

Stress is one of the factors that can weaken your immune system. Ginseng helps your immune system’s reaction to stress by strengthening your HPA axis which is in charge of your body’s reaction to stress. It can also balance your immune system by regulating your immune cells.

Proligna

Allera Health has the exclusive right s to Proligna, which was developed by scientists at the Tampa Bay Research Institute. It optimizes your immune system to effectively fight antigens that can make you sick. It’s all-natural, vegan, and 100% organic as it's a natural water extract from a pinecone. After it goes through the extraction process it is then dried into a powder that is used in the ImmuneExtra capsules.

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