How to Beat This Flu Season
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And there is definitely some truth in that adage. This winter season has unquestionably been rough. Between the RSV, flu, COVID, and the stomach virus our immune systems have plummeted.
Here’s a few ways that you can bulk up that immune system before the sniffles start.
Vitamin C
This is self explanatory. The best defense against a cold is getting your recommended daily dose of vitamin C. The reason the super vitamin is so good at supporting immunity is because it is essential for the production of white blood cells. White blood cells are the soldiers that are responsible for fighting infections off. This vitamin is a powerful antioxidant that protects your body against free radical damage.
Vitamin D
Get your daily dose of vitamin D! Your body is actually able to synthesize vitamin D through your skin via sun exposure. This vitamin supports the immune system by regulating the cells that fight off viruses and bacteria.
Zinc
To properly produce the body’s immune cells, we need to start here. Zinc pulls the most of the weight by regulating the activities of the lymphocytes, neutrophils, and macrophages. These cells are important because they trap the invading microbes and break them down, stopping an infection before it even starts.
It’s also extremely important to make sure you get plenty of rest and keep your body well hydrated. Good luck this flu season! Stay healthy.
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