Ten
Top Supplements to Help Boost
Your Immune System
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| The immune system is made of various
bodily components including organs, bone marrow, cells, antibodies and
chemicals, as well as the nutrients that help nourish and generate
them. Listed below are the Top Ten supplements to help keep your
immune system strong and you healthy. |
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Vitamin C
Gives all round support to your
immune system and may also have antiviral properties.
When dealing with health problems such as viral infections, colds,
stress, surgery and progressive diseases, the bodies Vitamin C levels
are compromised. |
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| Vitamin E
This essential vitamin is most
useful for its antioxidant effects on oxidized fats and cholesterol,
both of which are suspected causes heart disease. Vitamin E also helps
to protect cell membranes and DNA from free-radical damage. |
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Selenium
Selenium helps in 2 ways:
As part of the body's detoxification system. It is particularly
helpful in getting rid of chemical irritants such as heavy metals.
As an antioxidant it prevents or slows the aging process of tissue.
This may benefit the cardiovascular system and protect against cancer. |
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| Vitamin A This
antioxidant reduces the rate of infection and supports normal cell
reproduction. It helps protect the body from the irritating effects of
smoke and other pollutants. It may also reduce your chances of getting
such health problems as ulcers, atherosclerosis, stroke and high blood
pressure. |
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Beta-carotene This
nutrient converts to Vitamin A in the body, however it does not have
the same antioxidant effect as Vitamin A.
Beta-carotene has been shown to strengthen the immune response by
stimulating T-helper cell activity.
It also appears to prevent the development of cancer. A number of
studies have shown people with a higher beta-carotene intakes have a
reduced rate of lung and colon cancer. |
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Zinc Zinc
is essential to several immune-system functions.
It helps with healing and reduces infection.
It supports the parts of the immune system that helps the body fight
infection and produce antibodies.
By helping to regulate the function of white blood cells zinc can
improve antibody response to vaccines and cell-mediated immunity. |
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Echinacea
Angustifolia Echinacea has been
named the "king of blood purifiers". It is used to purify
the blood and lymph system and to treat infections.
Recent studies show that it can increase white blood cell counts and
as a result increase our ability to fight bacteria and viruses. It
also stimulates the lymphatic system to clear wastes. |
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| Acidophilus This
beneficial bacteria inhabits the human digestive system. It is best
known for assuring the return of normal body functions after a course
of antibiotics, by reintroducing friendly bacteria into the colon. It
acts as a mild antibiotic, and regular use can replace the harmful
bacteria in your colon (or vaginal tract in women, where acidophilus
is also used to treat yeast infections). |
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CoEnzyme-Q10 CoEnzyme-Q10
is made in the body and works alongside other enzymes to support the
body's bioenergetic functions.
It seems to act as a mild stimulant to the immune-system. It has been
shown to help lower blood pressure and enhance the pumping action and
electrical function of the heart. It may also improve energy
production in heart muscle cells. |
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| Thymus Glandulars
These are derived from
animal glands and are thought to supply basic nutrients such as amino
acids, oils and vitamins. Studies suggests that when eaten, they
reach, and influence, human glands. Thymus Glandulars contain the
active hormone thymosin which is of particular importance to the
immunological function because help to stimulate T-lymphocyte
production and activity in the body. |
