NECESSARY NUTRIENTS TO BOOST IMMUNITY

There are many known advantages of vitamin C for the immune system. Citrus fruits like oranges, sweet limes, guavas, grapes, and amla are good sources of vitamin C, but you can also get it from lemon wedges and leafy vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, tomatoes, or green chillies.

Similar to vitamin C, vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that supports your body's ability to fight off infection. Several foods are rich in vitamin E, including almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, and sunflower seeds.

Since vitamin B6 is involved in nearly 200 biomedical reactions that are crucial to the immune system's operation, it is a crucial nutrient for the body. Bananas, chicken, eggs, tuna, and breakfast cereals like oats and all bran are foods high in vitamin B6.

Vitamin A's anti-oxidant properties aid in fortifying the immune system against all infections. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and other orange and yellow coloured vegetables are examples of foods high in the colourful compounds known as carotenoids that contain vitamin A.

Vitamin D is a nutrient that many people have trouble absorbing from sunlight, despite the fact that it is essential for our immune system. Spending time on your balcony or rooftop for at least 30 minutes each day will help keep your body warm. Please speak with a nutritionist or doctor for suggestions on supplements if you suspect a deficiency.

Iron transports oxygen to the body's cells. Heme iron, which is found in foods like eggs, dry fruits, spinach, beetroot, and beans, is easily absorbed by the body.

The immune system appears to be significantly impacted by selenium. Chicken, nuts, cereals, mushrooms, and other foods all contain it.

Zinc strengthens the immune system and can be found in oysters, crab, lean meats, poultry, yoghurt, and chickpeas.

The immune system is also boosted by the use of green tea, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and black pepper.