Immunity Boosters

The bottom line is that there is no magic pill or a specific food guaranteed to bolster your immune system - Tara Parker-Pope

Immunity Boosters
Immunity Boosters

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Is it possible to boost your immune system?

We don’t have the tools to boost one part versus another. And even if we did have that ability, it wouldn’t necessarily benefit us. Having an increased number of a certain type of immune cell is not a good idea if there’s no immediate infection. It could potentially lead to overall inflammation in the body or even an autoimmune disease, and there’s just no need for it. You don’t want an immune system in a constant state of activity; you want one that can act quickly and effectively when an infection hits.

That being said,,, what we eat and our patterns of behavior can impact an immune system’s overall health. And in certain cases, this has been well documented with thorough studies.

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The idea of being able to do certain activities or eat something specific to boost your immune system such that you can become an illness-fighting ninja sounds incredibly enticing. But unfortunately, it’s not exactly how the immune system works.

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It’s important to note that there is absolutely no “magic bullet” vitamin, mineral, or food item that will protect you from coronavirus or any other virus that may come our way. (So no, don't buy into the supplements, tinctures, or oils being touted on Facebook.) However, there are foods and steps we can take to help our minds and bodies prepare to fight off illness and feel stronger.

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