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. |
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