What to take to boost immunity

To hurt or not to hurt

Cold season is in full swing. Of course, you can lock yourself at home and try to avoid exposure to viruses, but this is sad and not always feasible. It is better to try to strengthen your immunity. Good immunity does not mean that you cannot catch the virus, but it will be much easier for the body to cope with it.

What affects our immunity? And it has a lot to do with it. 

Food

It is believed that almost 70% of the immune system is located in the gut. Thus, the microflora that we have affects our immunity. An advertisement for fermented milk products with beneficial bifidus and lactobacilli immediately pops up in my memory. In fact, fiber is much more beneficial for our microflora. There is very little of it in modern processed foods. You can consume fiber in its pure form as a supplement, but it is more effective to get it from vegetables and fruits. Even 500 grams of vegetation per day is already good, 600-800 grams will most likely completely cover the need for fiber. And this is not so much, for example, a couple of apples or other fruits, a vegetable salad and a side dish of stewed vegetables and the norm is fulfilled.

Mobility

Everyone has heard that movement is life, but progress in every possible way prevents this. More and more work associated with sitting in front of the monitor, comfortable living conditions (we no longer need to chop wood, carry water, wash by hand), a car in every family. Human mobility over the past 100 years has decreased significantly, which is not very good for our health. More and more people suffer from excess weight, and this is also a factor affecting the immune system.

Try to move more. Leave your car far enough to walk. Climb to the floor without an elevator, try to walk if possible. While talking on the phone, walk around the room. 10,000 steps is a great goal, more is better.

vitamins

Getting all the vitamins and minerals we need from food is difficult. To do this, you need to plan your diet very carefully, and this is not always possible. This is where vitamin and mineral complexes will help us.

Vitamin C

An excellent antioxidant. It is found in many vegetables and fruits, but during the cold season it does not hurt to take it extra.

Vitamin D

Almost in any region of our country there is not enough sun. Especially if you live in a big city and rarely go outdoors. Recent studies have proven the positive effect of vitamin D on immunity, but its overdose is also not desirable. It is best to consult a doctor and he, having made preliminary tests, will prescribe the necessary dose for you.

Vitamin A

Stabilizes the immune system, participates in the synthesis of immune cells. It is found both in plant foods – sweet peppers, pumpkin, carrots, and in animal foods – fish, liver, egg yolks.

B vitamins

This is one of the best immunostimulants. Contained in nuts, cereals, dairy products.

Iron, zinc, selenium

All these trace elements also work for the benefit of the immune system.

Even eating properly during the season of increased virus activity, it is better to take additional vitamin complexes. When choosing a particular complex, read the instructions, specify the dosage. Buy vitamins from trusted manufacturers and trusted stores.

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hardening

Hardening is often associated with diving into an ice hole or something no less extreme. In fact, there are more humane methods to shake the body. For example, contrast foot baths, when you collect two basins of hot and cool water and move from one to the other, or pour cold and hot water on your feet (not boiling water, but slightly warmer than normal). A contrast shower also perfectly stimulates the immune system and gives vigor in the morning, but this method is no longer for everyone.

If you often have a sore throat, it can also be tempered. Freeze chamomile tea or herbal tea in an ice container and suck on small pieces of ice 1-2 times a day. Walking in the fresh air in cool weather, airing the premises – all this also strengthens the immune system.

Thus, it is not worth sitting at home in the autumn-winter season and being afraid of viruses. take a walk, take vitamins, play sports and be healthy!