What can you eat to influence immune cell repair?
This informative session will focus on how diet can affect the immune system. Food plays an important role in our health, wellbeing and immune system. It is often overlooked. We will discuss the role of food in immune cell repairs, offer practical advice on how to get started, give examples of healthy foods and provide additional suggestions on how diet can enhance immune cell healing.
What Diet Has to Do with Immune Cell Regeneration
The immune system protects our bodies from harmful pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and foreign invaders. Immune cells are at the heart of this system, and they need to perform well in order to do so. Dietary balance provides these cells with the nutrients they need for optimal repair and functioning. A 2018 Journal of Immunology Research study found that nutrient deficiency can affect immune cell function. This highlights the importance of diet.
What to Know Before You Start
It's important to know that the key to boosting immune cell regeneration is a varied and balanced diet. A diet that is based on one type of food, or even nutrient can lead to nutritional imbalances. The British Journal of Nutrition published a review that highlights the importance of eating a varied diet to support a healthy immune system.
Choose the right foods to boost immune cell repair
- Citrus fruits and oranges are rich in vitamin C. This powerful antioxidant is known to boost immune function and repair cells, according to research published in Journal of Clinical Immunology.
- Broccoli is rich in vitamin A, C and E, and in fiber. All of these are good for the immune system, according to an article in Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
- Garlic: Garlic is rich in compounds that boost immunity and improve cell repair. This was reported by the Journal of Immunology Research .
- Spinach contains beta-carotene and numerous antioxidants, which boost our ability to fight infection.
- According to a Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport study , yogurt is a probiotic-rich food that can boost our immune system and improve its function.
- Almonds: Rich in vitamin E and great for promoting a healthy immune function, almonds can also help to maintain a strong immune system.
- Green tea is rich in antioxidants that boost the immune system and encourage cell regeneration.
- Papayas and Kiwis: These two fruits contain essential nutrients such as folate, potassium and vitamin C.
- Poultry and poultry are high in Vitamin B-6 which is vital to many biochemical reactions within the immune system.
- Sunflower seeds are rich in nutrients, including magnesium, phosphorous and vitamin B-6. These seeds are also high in powerful antioxidant vitamin E.
More Tips and Suggestions
Other lifestyle factors have a major impact on immune cell repair. Exercise, sleep and stress management improve overall immunity and health. Avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol can also help to boost immunity. Always consult a dietitian or healthcare professional before you make any major changes in your lifestyle or diet.
Conclusion
Diet has an impact on immune cell repair. A varied, balanced diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, proteins and healthy fats, can help provide nutrients necessary for optimal immunity and cell repair. This, along with other lifestyle choices that promote a healthy immune system can be a powerful tool. Every step you take towards better nutrition will lead to better health.
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