Eating nourishing food, rich in vitamins helps you fight off many diseases. Everyone knows the benefits of a balanced diet. But ‘balance’ is the thing which is difficult to maintain in today’s life. We end up compromising on essential nutrients, which strengthen our immune system and hence, we end up falling prey to seasonal diseases, denting our productivity at work and in life as well. Let’s be aware about the ways you can perk up your immunity with 3 powerful vitamins listed in this article. Know about how you can get these vitamins and in what foods are they found the most.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. In fact, a lack of vitamin C can make your more prone to getting sick. Foods rich in vitamin C are oranges, lemons, grapefruits, tangerines, strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale and broccoli. Daily intake of vitamin C is very important for maintaining good health because your body doesn’t produce it or store it. The good news is that this vitamin is found in so many fruits and vegetables that you don’t need to supplement it with capsules until and unless your doctor advices you to do so. Supplements are prescribed when your immunity is really down and your body is not able to absorb the nutrients from foods.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 supports biochemical reactions in the immune system. Vitamin B6 foods include chicken and cold-water fish like salmon and tuna. Vitamin B6 is also found in green vegetables and chickpeas which is the main ingredient in humus. Multivitamin supplements also include this vitamin and are often prescribed by doctors when the patient is fighting off a weak immune system.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body fight off infection. Foods rich in vitamin E include nuts, seeds and spinach. Vitamin E capsules are prescribed to people who are prone to outside infections. It is a great vitamin for keeping hair and skin in best of their health also.
The above powerful vitamins are basic and should be consumed on a daily basis to keep the immune system strong. There are several viral infections that do the rounds in the changing season every year. There is no other alternative except to take precaution and keep your immune system strong. Even if you catch an infection, your body recovers fast if you have a good immune system to support you. You must get yourself checked by a medical practitioner for lack of vitamins or any deficiency in your body on a regular basis. A balance of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs and good fats keep your body healthy. If you are suffering any deficiency then also, your immune system is not able to ward off infections. Deficiencies add to your misery with add-on prolonged illnesses and sometimes, the damage is irreversible. Hence, gear up your immune system with a balanced diet and ample intake of Vitamin C, B6 and E. If you are not getting your daily vitamins from food then you can opt for supplementation on a physician’s advice. Eat healthy and stay fit!
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