Learn about the top 5 nutrients you need in your plan to prime your immune system naturally this cold and flu season.
Whether you have been vaccinated or not, it is a great idea to be priming your immune system to keep yourself as healthy as possible this winter. Here are the main nutrients that were found to help with prevention and early treatments. (keep in mind this is not direct medical advice for you, please check with your health care practitioners to be certain these suggestions would be right for you).
Vitamin C
Vitamin C has important anti-inflammatory and immune enhancing properties, including increased synthesis of type I interferons. Interferons are antiviral proteins released by living cells in response to viral attack and create a viral resistant state to nearby cells. Interferons also exhibit anti-microbial and anti-tumor properties.
Black Cumin Seed
The properties of black cumin seed provide immunomodulatory action (help your immune system to adjust to viral challenges), anti-inflammatory, antiviral actions.
D3 with K2
Scientists have found that vitamin D is crucial for activating our immune defenses and that without sufficient intake of the vitamin – the killer cells of the immune system — T cells — will not be able to react to and fight off serious infections in the body. T cells first search for vitamin D to activate themselves and if they cannot find enough vitamin D, the T-cells cannot complete the activation process. Vitamin D strengthens your innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses (over reaction of inflammation that raises risk of more severe injury and illness).
Vitamin K2
Assists with the absorption of D3 while promoting healthy, flexible arteries and overall heart health, as well as bone health.
Zinc
Zinc is a key messenger of immune cells. The zinc inside your cells participates in important signaling events and prevents viruses from replicating in your system.
Quercitin
Quercetin is a plant compound with strong anti-inflammatory effects. Quercitin acts as a zinc-ionophore, increasing intracellular zinc concentrations and thus Quercetin works as an antiviral.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC)
NAC is a nutrient that assists your body in making glutathione (helps with liver health and detoxification) and has the ability to reduce mucus secretions, phlegm and reduces coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing.
As stated earlier, this is not meant to be direct medical advice for you. If you would like more help in determining if these supplements are right for you and in what dose, give us a call – 802-863-5828 , and we can help you book a session for determining the exact program meant for you and your health.
