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Natural Ways to Protect Your Immune System

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The immune system needs to be boosted from time to time to protect us from harmful illnesses and even the common cold. You can feed your immune system and keep it strong in various natural ways. Luckily, the vitamin and health industry provides many natural solutions to keep our immune systems healthy and strong throughout our lives.

Immune system boosters create more white cells so your system has more fighting power against illness and disease.

There are many nutrients and supplements you can take to give your immune system a boost and help you get back on a healthy path.

There nutrients include:

•    Vitamin E is an amazing antioxidant and immune system booster. It stimulates the creation of strong fighting cells that kill off cancer cells and germs. B cells are created and aid as antibodies that kill all kinds of bad bacteria. Vitamin E has also been known to be an anti-aging vitamin and also assists in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you don’t want to take supplements then try eating a diet containing vegetable oils, grains, and seeds

•    Vitamin C is the number one immune system booster and it is probably the most efficient supplement any one can take to fight off illness and germs. You can get your daily dosage of vitamin C by eating fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, strawberries, mangos, and kiwi fruit. You can also eat leafy green vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, cabbage and cauliflower to name a few. Vitamin C produces more fighting white blood cells, antibodies, and prevents the entry of any germs and viruses. People who take Vitamin C have lower risk of breast, prostate, and colon cancer.

•    Carrots and Carotenoids build up the immune system by increasing the development of helper T cells, fighting cells and killer cells that destroy free radicals that can make you age faster. They can reduce cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and stroke. Some doctors believe that eating carrots can give you the same ingredients that the supplements have. Beta carotene stimulates the immune cells and wards off cancer. It is the most popular Cartenoid, but there is a wide selection to choose from. Beta Carotene turns into vitamin A which the body needs on a daily basis as an antioxidant.

•    Zinc is amazing for the immune system as it fights off diseases and slows the growth of cancer

•    Bioflavenoids are found in many fruits and vegetables and if you have at least six servings a day you will get the amount you will need for your immune system to be in top shape. Bioflavenoids reduce cardiovascular disease and prevent cholesterol from forming plaques and clots in the arteries.

•    St. John’s Wort and Garlic can be used to fight off infections and boost your immune system. People that suffer from AID’s (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) have had great results from using both natural remedies.

•    Astragalus is used in Chinese medicine usually as a tonic, and is known to boost the immune system and help assist tissue cells to rejuvenate themselves

Article Last Modified Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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