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Immunity System |Aging | Boosters

Written by Dr. Neeraj Mehta, PhD · · 4 min read

By Neeraj Mehta (Ph.D.), a qualified fitness therapist and COO GFFI Fitness Academy

Immunity – your body’s defense mechanism.

The immune system is extremely well-tuned. Allergies, diabetes, and other autoinflammatory and autoimmune disorders can be caused by either an underactive or an overactive immune system, thus it is important to maintain a healthy balance between the two.

As you age, your immune system deteriorates. There is even a medical term for it: immunosenescence, which refers to the progressive decline in immunological function associated with aging. Similarly to how quickly you walk or run, your body’s ability to fight illness inevitably slows.

These are the basic warning signs of your weak immunity:

Your stress level is through the roof.

You’re Suffering From Numerous Stomach Problems

You Frequently Contract Infections

You Are Constantly Tired

You Constantly Have a Cold

Your Wounds Heal Slowly

Boosters of the Immune System

If any of the above warning signs sound familiar, you should pay special attention to your immune system. A few simple lifestyle changes and new habits can help naturally maintain a strong and healthy immune system:

Exercise in a regular basis

Consume a balanced diet

Keep a healthy weight

Avoid smoking

Get sufficient sleep

Hand-washing

Make an attempt to minimize stress.

Talk about immunity booster supplements: Vitamins and probiotics are two common kinds of products that promise to “help” or “boost” the immune system.

Vitamins can help immunity in some cases. Vitamins can help prevent sickness and other health issues, but only in extremely malnourished persons, adds Starnbach. Vitamin supplements may help you stay healthy if you’re currently healthy.

According to research and studies conducted globally and at the “GFFI research center,” vitamin C and vitamin D have some beneficial effects on the immune system for healthy adults. Other research indicates that certain ingredients such as zinc, elderberry, medicinal mushrooms, and echinacea may also significantly boost immunity.

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Dr. Neeraj Mehta, PhD

Clinical Biomechanics Scientist · Founder of GFFI Fitness Academy · Principal Investigator, MMSx Authority

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