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Based on the latest scientific research, we have established that certain supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, N-acetylcysteine and liposomal glutathione can be valuable allies for general health, but above all for the well-being and optimal functioning of the immune system.
If we take all the supplements mentioned, can this help us to strengthen our immune system?
Absolutely!
Food does not merely provide calories; it is the mechanism through which our body regulates numerous homeostatic processes, to name but a few:
- Hormone regulation
- Balance of the gut microbiota and gut health
- Regulation of the immune system
- Regulation of systemic inflammation levels
- Mood regulation
- Regulation of body composition
- Regulation of physiological blood parameters
- Supply of essential nutrients
Hippocrates was right when he said, hundreds of years ago, that ‘we are what we eat’.
Our bodies and our health are an exact reflection of what we have eaten over the years and what we eat every day.
Boosting the immune system through diet
According to the latest research, the Mediterranean diet remains the best dietary strategy for looking after one’s health.
Be careful, however, as this diet is often misunderstood and people tend to view it simply as a diet with a certain macronutrient breakdown (generally 50% carbohydrates, 30% fats, 20% protein), without taking into account the quantity of food consumed.
The Mediterranean diet is based on the daily consumption of five portions of fruit and vegetables, whole grains and pulses, as well as moderate amounts of animal protein.
Calorie intake should be moderate and spread evenly throughout the day, preferably across three to five meals.
The Mediterranean diet, with its rich nutrient content, helps maintain an effective immune system and ward off ‘silent inflammation’ – that insidious, imperceptible inflammatory state that sets in as a result of a poor diet and predisposes us to numerous diseases.
Boosting the immune system through physical exercise
Physical exercise certainly plays an important role in ‘strengthening’ the immune system. Physical activity helps maintain cardiovascular fitness, as well as muscle and musculoskeletal health.
Moderate physical activity can also have a positive effect on our immune system, helping it to become stronger and more resilient.
But there is a downside: very intense and prolonged physical activity weakens our immune system and puts it under severe strain. Intense muscle work causes micro-trauma to the muscles, which triggers a genuine inflammatory response, activating the immune system. This phenomenon considerably weakens the immune system during the acute phase, but in the long term, it makes it stronger and more effective.
In other words, when we train intensively, we weaken our immune system, which ‘reacts’ to this stress and, over time, becomes stronger! This is why rest is also an important part of a good training programme.
Boosting the immune system through sleep
Sleep is the most underestimated factor of all. Few people realise just how important sleep is for our health. Whilst we sleep, a multitude of processes that are vital to the body take place. We need sleep to live better and longer lives.
Returning to the immune system, a lack of sleep is certainly one of the factors that weakens it the most, preventing us from recovering as effectively as possible and leaving us more vulnerable to viruses and pathogens.
In conclusion, as we look ahead to the coming season, it is very important to look after our immune system, starting with a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, exercise and sleep.
You can complement this with a high-quality immune support pack, containing Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, N-acetylcysteine and Liposomal Glutathione!
