siliconindia | | OCTOBER 20249store the amount you daily need, for women, it is 75 mg, and for men, it is 90 mg. It also depends on your age and weight. Some citrus fruits include grapes, oranges, lemons, tangerines, etc. Also If you taking supplements, avoid taking more than 2,000 milligrams (mg) a day.Turmeric and other Indian SpicesMany easily available and affordable Indian spices turmeric, clove, pepper, cinnamon, etc. help boost immunity. They clean your body and raise your body's defense mechanism. Turmeric contains curcumin which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the body. Curcumin is an immunity booster and also acts as an antiviral. Using these spices in your daily diet is helpful to improve immunity.Priya Prakash, Certified Nutrition Coach & Co-Founder, Naturally Yours says, "The micronutrients most commonly associated with regulating the immune system are vitamin A, vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folic acid, zinc, iron, and selenium. Below are a few options which can be included in the daily diet for better immunity".Green Leafy Vegetables Green leafy veggies are full of antioxidants, vitamins (vitamins A, C, E), minerals, and fibers. These nutrients boost the infection-fighting ability of our immune system. Green vegetables contain bioactive compound to enhance the immunity of the guts and are considered immune system booster foods. It is good to eat these raw or minimally cooked for better absorption of the nutrients. Eggs Eggs can help increase the immune system because they contain various nutrients and bioactive compounds that are important for immune function. Eggs are rich in Vitamin A, D, and zinc which are essential for a strong immune system. It also includes Selenium, a trace mineral with antioxidant properties that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, which can enhance immunity protect from infections and support white blood cell production. According to a recent study, Egg protein has also been shown to protect against infection. Whole eggs can be a great help to restore immunity.Meat and fishMeats like chicken contain protein which has some amino acids that help to form antibodies against infections. Shellfish such as oysters and crabs are enriched with zinc to keep you strong. Chicken, red meat, beef, pork, or seafood all are loaded with proteins that our body requires for the tissues.AlmondsThe right amount of nuts is good for our health. Nuts such as almonds are filled with vitamins and also have healthy fats. A hand full of almonds will be enough for adults for each day, which provides vitamins to keep the immune system in a good condition and help to boost immunity.Sunflower seedsSeeds are generally good sources of nutrients such as phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamins B6 and E. Sunflower seeds are also high in selenium which an average adult requires daily, thus sunflower seed is a good source to keep the immunity system in check.ConclusionThere are some other ways to boost your immune system by doing simple care in your daily life. Which includes, exercising daily, quitting smoking, managing stress, quitting alcohol, maintaining weight according to your height and age, getting proper sleep, and practicing good hygiene.
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