Convergence V44 Farewell Issue

PROBIOTICS
Experience
You may have heard of this immune booster from cultured milk drinks such as Yakult or
Vitagen and as the name says, probiotics are friendly bacteria that are present in the gut
of the immune system. Did you know that 70% of the immune system
is dependent on the well-being of the gut? Thus, probiotics play
a major role in determining the effectiveness of the immune
system. Probiotics catalyse the production of T Lymphocytes
which form an integral part of the fighting mechanism by
white blood cells. Also, their presence in the gut improves
the digestive process and does not let harmful pathogens
that enter the food tract to cause any damage to the body.
VITAMIN C
Load up on oranges! Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is commonly found in citric fruits
and has widespread health benefits. It helps in overcoming all the deficiencies in the
immune system, diseases that are related to the heart, problems that arise in the eyes and
skin. It also helps in combating dangerous diseases such as cancer, due to which this is one
of the indispensable part of an individual’s diet and should be consumed in adequate quantities
to ensure the overall wellbeing of an individual. This is one of the most vital components
of every health supplement and is of high significance to the immune system.
GINSENG
The ginseng plant belongs to the Panax genus and will be able to help boost
your immune system and fight infections. The roots, stems and leaves of ginseng
have been used for maintaining immune homeostasis and enhancing resistance
to illness or infection. Ginseng improves the performance of your immune
system by regulating each type of immune cell
including macrophages, natural killer cells,
dendritic cells, T cells and B cells. It also has
antimicrobial compounds that work as a
defense mechanism against bacterial and
viral infections. So, the next time you
choose to order a cup of tea, opt for a cup
of ginseng tea over the usual teh tarik!
VITAMIN D
OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS
Eggs, milk, tuna, yoghurt, cod liver oil or soy milk. Choose from
these choices if you wish to further enhance the functioning of
Vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D is useful in the
functioning of immunity system as it promotes the
activeness and functioning of white blood cells.
Due to this, the dangerous bacteria that come
in contact with the body are not able to cause
any damage. This can mainly be attributed
to the presence of Omega 3.
Vitamin D is perhaps the most proven and effective component required
for the efficient functioning of the immune system. The significance of
Vitamin D and its impact on the human immune system is backed by
thousands of studies and the results have consistently found that Vitamin
D is the most effective in keeping away all the infections and illnesses
an average individual is prone to. Vitamin D also helps in fighting of
diseases and if you are suffering from common cold or flu, the immune
system would be able to fight back and recover at a much faster pace
when it is subject to Vitamin D. Eat fatty fish such as tuna or mackerel,
beef liver and egg yolks for your intake of Vitamin D.
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