Today, many people get sick easily due to the numerous bacterias and viruses you can get through other people or the environment. Being healthy is very crucial and should be prioritized. So, how do we become healthy? We need to boost our immunity. But how? Well, there are numerous ways but one of the simplest ways to boost your immune system is to take vitamins and minerals.

What are Vitamins and Minerals?

Vitamins and minerals help people’s bodies to function properly. Although you do get vitamins and minerals from the foods you consume every day, certain foods contain more than others. It boosts the immune system, promotes normal growth and development, and aids cells and organs to function properly. With this, vitamins and minerals are essential for your wellbeing. But certain vitamins and minerals have a greater purpose which we will talk about later.

How Can Vitamins and Minerals Boost Your Immune System?

There are vitamins and minerals that your immune system needs to be able to functions and keep you healthy. Our bodies do produce these naturally, though, sometimes it is not enough. And when it’s not enough for you to maintain a healthy immune system, there are supplements and food that you can take to be able to get a sufficient amount of these vitamins and minerals to be able to boost and maintain a healthy immune system.

Immunity-Boosting Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is also known as the “sunshine vitamin” as you are able to get this vitamin through sunlight. It is one of the most powerful and important vitamins that supports a healthy immune system. It is also a hormone that your body naturally produces when our bodies soak in the sun. Though it is not recommended to stay under the sun for long periods as too much UV rays can become harmful to your skin. It’s recommended to either get vitamin D supplements, eat food that is high in Vitamin D, or by staying under the sun for about 5-15 minutes at a certain time.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A boosts the body’s adaptive and innate immune systems. The skin, eyes, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and reproductive organs are all protected by the innate immune response. You are able to get Vitamin A through supplementation or foods such as cow’s milk, eggs, shrimp, tuna, carrots, spinach, and many more. 

Vitamin C

Vitamin C gets a lot of attention when it comes to immunity, and with good cause. The important vitamin can aid in the prevention of colds, increases antioxidant functioning of the body, and assists in the absorption of many other nutrients such as iron. Vitamin C is also required for the synthesis of collagen which is one of the most important proteins in your body. With many foods that people eat that have vitamin C, most people won’t even have to take vitamin C supplements unless your doctor advises you to do so. 

Zinc

Zinc is one of the most important minerals that you can only get from what you consume meaning that your body does not naturally produce zinc. Since the body cannot retain zinc, it is important to eat it daily. Zinc promotes brain development, hormone balance, DNA and protein synthesis, and immune system function. Numerous foods contain zinc such as lobsters, chicken, beef, oysters, etc. But if you do not wish to eat your zinc through food, there are also zinc supplements that you can take. 

Iron

Lastly, iron is an essential nutrient that the body requires for healthy immune system growth. It aids in the development of lymphocytes, or white blood cells, which serve as a front of the immune system, battling diseases and pathogens and defending the body from infectious invaders such as viruses and bacteria. Iron-rich foods are mostly animal products but some vegetables do contain iron such as beans, broccoli, and kale. 

Overall

Overall, you can have the choice to either eat your vitamins and minerals through foods or take supplements or IV drips (be sure to contact your doctor first) to be able to boost and maintain a healthy immune system. At CNS, we are able to help you get the rights vitamins and minerals that you need through vitamin injections and/or vitamin IV drips.