A translation of the Health publication’s material about the benefits and proper intake of the two most beneficial for the immune system has been published on inosmi.ru
As noted by M.D. AnthonyFauci, to maintain a healthy immune system, you need to get enough vitamins C and D. Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant, and D makes the body immune to all kinds of infections. There is also scientific evidence for the benefits of vitamin D in the fight against respiratory disease.
Vitamin D, according to the National Food Additives DepartmentInstitute of Public Health (NIH), found in foods such as cheese, beef liver, fatty fish, egg yolks. In addition, its production in the body occurs during exposure to the sun. This vitamin helps not only to strengthen the immune system, but also to weaken inflammation in the body, make bones stronger. Some people are deficient in this vitamin, and in one review and meta-analysis of 11,321 participants, the risk of respiratory tract infections was lower in those who took vitamin D every week or every day than those who did not. ...
Vitamin C, according to the NIH, found in oranges,strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes. The results of a study by scientists from Cochrane show that people taking vitamin C got sick 8 (adults) and 14 (children) percent easier and recovered about a day earlier. Another review of specialists showed that for 642 marathon athletes, military personnel, skiers, taking vitamin C (from 250 mg to 1 g per day) reduced the likelihood of developing a cold by 50 percent.
Richard Watkins, M.D. notes,that people need to take vitamins D and C to strengthen their immunity. The same is advised by the NIH experts. However, before doing this, it is imperative to consult a doctor.
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Source: INOSMI.RU