Since the wild ride of 2020 aka The Covid-19 Pandemic, immunity has been a top priority for everyone. With the holidays commencing, according to the health officials, a "tri-demic" is on the horizon. We've heard of a pandemic, an epidemic and even an endemic, but what is a "tri-demic"? A "tri-demic" is 3 infections looming at once, and currently we have Covid-19, influenza and RSV hanging over our heads. There are a number of precautions one can take to prevent becoming infected with the 3 infections we want to explore the most natural one.
We explored a slew of vitamins and wanted to figure out which ones are more beneficial to boosting our immune systems. It didn't take long to find out that the most common building blocks of immunity are right up under our nose. Here's the top 3 and what they do for us:
Vitamin D
What it does and why we need it: Unlike Vitamin C, Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. The body can produce vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Additionally, vitamin D can be obtained from certain foods, including fatty fish (such as salmon and mackerel), fortified dairy products, egg yolks, and supplements.
Why we need it: Vitamin D is known to have immunomodulatory effects, playing a role in supporting the immune system. It helps regulate the immune response and may have a protective effective against certain infections and autoimmune diseases. It also promotes calcium absorption, bone health, cell growth and differentiation, muscle function, cardiovascular health, mood and mental health.
How much to take: 1,000 to 2,000 international units per day, taken with a meal.
Zinc
What it does and why we need it: Zinc is an essential mineral. Zinc is essential for the growth and development of cells. It plays a role in the synthesis of proteins and the regulation of cell division.
Why we need it: Zinc crucial for the proper functioning of the immune system. It is involved in the development and function of immune cells, and it plays a role in the body's response to infections. Zinc deficiency can impair immune function and increase susceptibility to infections. Let us not forget to mention that is aids in wound healing, DNA synthesis and repair, sense of taste and smell, reproductive health, enzyme function, neurotransmitter regulation and antioxidant defense.
How much to take: 15 to 30 milligrams of zinc daily, especially during the fall and winter months and at the first signs of cold or flu.
Vitamin C
What it is and why we need it: Vitamin C, also know as ascorbic acid, is a water soluble vitamin that plays a crucial function in various physiological functions in the human body.
It's important to note that the body cannot produce vitamin C on its own, so it must be obtained through dietary sources such as fruits and vegetables and dietary supplements such as a vitamin.
What it does: provides antioxidant protection that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C is known to support the immune system by promoting the production and function of white blood cells, which are important for fight infections. It plays a key role in the formation and maintenance of connective tissues, skin, blood vessels and bones. College is crucial for wound healing, skin elasticity, and the overall structure and integrity of various tissues in the body.
How much to take: 500 milligrams twice daily for maximum absorption.
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