Probiotics for a Healthy Immune System †
With about 70-80 % of our immune system cells located in our gastrointestinal tract , a strong immune system starts with a healthy gut . † Many people aren ’ t aware of the importance of adding high-quality probiotics — good bacteria — to support a healthy digestive and immune system . † Give your body the support it needs with a clean , high-quality probiotic supplement .
Key Vitamins & Minerals for Immune Support †
Be sure to include a wide variety of colorful organic vegetables and fruits in your diet to get the antioxidants you need to help fight free radicals and boost that immune system . All vitamins and minerals are important , but we are going to focus on three that you want to be sure you are getting enough of , especially during this time :
Vitamin D
Although vitamin D is important to support a healthy immune system , , it is often challenging to get from food and sunshine alone and supplementing becomes a good choice for many people .
Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a role in immune function and protein synthesis . † It ’ s primarily found in meat so for vegans and vegetarians , zinc supplementation is often recommended .
Vitamin C
No surprise here ! Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient and is a potent antioxidant to support our body ’ s immune defense system . †
Herbals that Support a Healthy Immune System †
Herbals have been used for medicinal purposes since the days of ancient Egyptians when they became aware of their benefits . We ’ re going to focus on two herbals you want in your medicine cabinet to support a healthy immune system . †
Elderberry
Rich in polyphenols which are good for your immune system , Elderberry has been highly studied demonstrating its immune-supporting properties . †
Oil of Oregano
Yep ! Oregano oil is high in phenols ( thymol and carvacrol ) which have beneficial antioxidant effects to help boost your immune system . †
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration . This product is not intended to diagnose , treat , cure or prevent any disease .
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