Customer question:
Which vitamins strengthen the immune system?" Customer question
Pharmacist's answer:
Choosing foods with the right vitamins can help boost your immune system. You build a robust immune system by maintaining healthy eating habits over time. In addition, regularly choosing a diet rich in vitamins will strengthen your immune system in the long term.
Regular consumption of vitamin C is essential for good health. The good news is that vitamin C is found in many foods, so most people do not need a vitamin C supplement.
Vitamin B6 is crucial for supporting your body's biochemical reactions and is thus extremely important for the functioning of the immune system. One of its leading roles is the production of white blood cells and T-cells. These cells in your body react against invaders such as viruses and bacteria.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and essential for your immune function. This is mainly because it helps your immune T-cells work most efficiently.
Zinc is an antioxidant responsible for properly functioning all your immune cells.
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