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Vitamins
And Minerals For The Immune System
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Many of us, parents especially, waver during cold and flu season when
it comes to making the decision on whether or not to get the flu shot.
Each new flu variation that hits the news, especially ones that sound
dangerous, such as the avian flu, gives us something new to worry about.
Whatever our yearly decision may be concerning the flu shot, there are
proactive things we can do to reduce the risk of colds, flu types and
other illnesses and diseases for ourselves and our families. One of
the most important of these is using proper nutrition to promote the
optimum performance of the body’s natural immune system.
The simple fact of the matter is that, in the rapid pace of modern life,
most of us do not eat properly. As we speed through our busy days, too
often we succumb to the temptations of drive through cuisine or overly
processed, prepared and packaged convenience foods. Most of these types
of foods lack the nutrients most important to the healthy functioning
of the body’s natural immune system or present them in forms that are
inefficient or damaged via processing or cooking.
Vitamin C is one of the many nutrients that are thought to stimulate
and strengthen the immune system. This water-soluble anti-oxidant vitamin
washes out of the body daily with the release of urine. Thus, the body’s
supply of this vital nutrient must be renewed daily. Vitamin C has been
shown to help in the production of the white blood cells responsible
for fighting infection and illnesses.
Vitamin A, another important anti-oxidant, also plays a role in the
production of white blood cells and anti-bodies. Its action against
free radicals makes it important to general health, as well as to the
proper functioning of the immune system.
The Vitamin B complex is known for its far-reaching positive effects
on the health and well being of both mind and body. In addition to its
very real influence on the immune system, especially with its role in
the levels of a protein called glutathione throughout the cells of the
body, it is also good for counteracting the effects of stress on the
body. Stress has been shown to be a significant factor in the occurrence
and severity of many illnesses and diseases.
Zinc is an important mineral, especially for the immune system. Recent
research has shown that even relatively small deficiencies of zinc can
have a negative effect on the function of the immune system. In addition
to playing a key role in the activation of almost one hundred different
enzymes in the body, it also serves in the production of white blood
cells and their ability to successfully fight off infection.
These are just a few of the nutrients that play a role in the body’s
natural immune system. A little research or a brief consultation with
a nutritionist can help you to devise a list of vitamins and minerals
that you should pay careful attention to if you are seeking to see to
it that your body’s immune system operates at peak performance levels.
For children that lean towards fussy eating habits, or adults that struggle
to eat a balanced diet, supplements may be the best option. Prevention
is always the best choice and meeting the recommended daily nutritional
requirements is an excellent way to stay healthy.
About The Author:
Peter Dobler is a veteran in the IT business. His passion for experimenting
with new internet marketing strategies leads him to explore new niche
markets.
Read more about his experience with vitamins; visit
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