Immunity

Vitamins for a strong immune system

Your diet can stimulate the production of white blood cells, which helps to strengthen your immune system and boost your resistance. White blood cells play a crucial role in the functioning of your immune system. Vitamins and minerals play an important role in this. Vitamin C, for example, contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system and can help in the production of white blood cells. Vitamin D is also essential for a healthy immune system, as it supports the body's immune response. Minerals such as zinc and selenium also have a strengthening effect on the immune system, as they help with cell renewal and the proper functioning of the immune system.

A healthy foundation

For optimal immunity, it is important to:

• Eat healthily
• Drink enough fluids (2 litres of water per day)
• Get enough exercise and fresh air
• Get a good night's sleep
• Practise good hygiene (such as washing your hands regularly)
• Avoid stress

Some of these points are fairly easy to follow, but try telling someone with a stressful job or personal situation that they should try to avoid stress and get enough sleep. Things like alcohol, smoking and certain medications can also contribute to reduced immunity.

So a little help can't hurt. Vitamins are known to support various processes in our body and thus help it to function properly. So why not get a little extra help when it comes to your immune system? There are vitamins that support immunity in general, but you can also consider specific supplements that help you fall asleep more easily and experience more relaxation.

Boost your immunity with vitamins

The higher your immunity, the better you can resist negative influences. That is why it is advisable to boost your immunity through a healthy lifestyle and diet. Food contains nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that we need every day. There are a number of vitamins in particular that play an important role in immunity. For example, because they help in the production of white blood cells. You therefore need the following vitamins every day to boost your immunity. In your diet and possibly supplemented in the form of a supplement.

Vitamin A: contributes to the production of sufficient white blood cells. White blood cells defend the body against infections. You can obtain vitamin A from liver, fish, whole or semi-skimmed milk and dairy products, and butter.

Vitamin B6: like vitamin A, this vitamin ensures sufficient white blood cells in the body. Vitamin B6 is found in meat, eggs, fish, grain products, potatoes and legumes. Smaller amounts of vitamin B6 are found in vegetables, milk and cheese.

Vitamin C: the best-known vitamin for your immune system, also because of its relationship with the white blood cells in our body. Vitamin C stimulates their formation. This vitamin is found in fruit and vegetables.

Vitamin D: the most important vitamin for your immune system. Vitamin D is found in fatty fish and margarine, but is mainly obtained through sunlight.

Vitamin E: is an antioxidant and protects the cells of our immune system. Vitamin E is found in sunflower oil, low-fat margarine, margarine, bread, grain products, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit.

Some of the above vitamins can be taken as individual supplements, such as vitamin C and vitamin D. Do you suspect that you are currently deficient in other vitamins? Then take a multivitamin supplement. With a multivitamin complex, you can get a large part of the most important immune vitamins in one supplement. VitaminFit multivitamin complex contains almost all of the above vitamins. Vitamin D is an important vitamin to take separately.

If you are vegan, you will be getting very little vitamin A and B6. A multivitamin can help to compensate for this. Pay close attention to the dosage on the label: some contain too much vitamin A, which can be harmful to the health of children and pregnant women. They may also contain too much vitamin B11, which can be harmful to children.

In addition to vitamins, the VitaminFit range for your immune system also includes Echinacea drops. This powerful plant has properties that have a beneficial effect on your body's natural defences. Echinacea drops are suitable for the whole family.

Vitamins for better sleep and stress relief

Could you use some help when it comes to your sleep? Do you experience a lot of stress, which makes it harder for you to fall asleep? There are various plants and herbs that have a calming effect on the body. You may already be familiar with lavender. Valerian root, lemon balm and St. John's wort are other examples. You can often find them as essential oils in natural and health shops, but they are also available as drops to take orally. Low stress levels and a good night's sleep contribute to a strong immune system.

Frequently asked questions about supplements for immunity

Do children have weaker immunity than adults?

Children's immunity is still developing. As a result, your child may be ill more often than you are. A child's body still needs to produce antibodies to fight off diseases. Only part of this is ready at birth; we call this the innate immune system.

Are minerals also important for your immune system?

Yes, the minerals iron, copper, selenium and zinc also play a role in keeping the immune system strong. You can find an overview of our natural minerals here. In addition to minerals, there are also plants and herbs that play a role in immunity. Camu camu, the fruit of the Myciaria dubia shrub, is full of vitamin C. Echinacea is a plant species that stimulates the immune system.

What else can I do besides eating well to keep my immune system strong?

Stress, sleep, exercise and personal hygiene are other factors that affect your immune system. We also offer supplements that help with stress and sleep. You can find more information here.

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