Immune system booster

Are vital substances the key to an insurmountable immune system?

When summer is too short and too wet, it's not just sunbathers who are left out in the rain. The lack of sunlight in autumn can also increase the risk of catching a cold . Leading immunologists have been advocating comprehensive strategies for years, strategies that help the body effectively prevent illness through a strengthened immune system.

Their credo: "A fully functioning immune system is able to effectively block all viruses and bacteria, even when in contact with infected individuals, and prevent the outbreak of diseases. This applies especially to the widespread flu-like infections (bronchitis, the common cold), but also to the flu (influenza) in all its forms." In Germany, for example, around 30 million people have an increased risk of contracting the flu.

Although humans have a very effective natural protection against pathogens from an evolutionary perspective, the lifestyle of modern industrial society, characterized by stress, lack of exercise and increased exposure to pollutants, weakens the body's natural defense shield .

Vital substances support the immune system

Even though these immune-damaging influences cannot be completely avoided, everyone can do something to support their immune system – for example, through diet.Vitamins A, C, D, and E, as well as the mineral zinc and the trace element selenium, are often insufficiently present in our diets. These vital substances are precisely what support the immune system's function and help break down harmful byproducts in the body that accumulate in excess due to stress or physical overexertion. Without these essential nutrients, so-calledfree radicals can trigger an oxidation process in the cells, damaging them and making them more susceptible to pathogens. Therefore, it is important to close any gaps in your nutrient intake, possibly with the support of dietary supplements containing antioxidants – such as ^oxano® cell protection capsules according to Müller-Wohlfahrt .

Effective disease prevention rests on other pillars as well, the most important being sufficient exercise and sport. Immunologists also warn against underestimating the effect of psychological factors, such as chronic stress, on the development of illnesses. Conscious stress reduction through the use of relaxation techniques relieves the burden on the body's defenses – so that infections don't stand a chance, even during the colder months.

Reference: AntonioGuillem