More natural immune boosters
by oakville, October 28, 2009 | Permalink
Dark leafy greens like kale hold immune-boosting carotenoids, beta-carotene and lutein. Like all cruciferous vegetables, dark leafies have numerous powerful phytochemicals.
Vitamin A is responsible for the body’s first lines of defense, the respiratory tract and mucus membranes.
Ginger’s healing properties have been lauded since ancient times in Asia, India and elsewhere and now for immune system support.
Vitamin C is integral for white blood cell production and healthy inflammation response. Studies show it can decrease the severity and duration of the common cold.
Fermented foods (yogurt, kefir, kombucha), miso (soybean paste) contain probiotics. Probiotics aide your body in maintaining healthy levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut and intestines, very important for immune system function.
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