Eating Well Boosts Your Immunity
December 4, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine, Flu / Cold / SARS, Immune System / Vaccines, Nutrition / Diet
Filed under: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine, Flu / Cold / SARS, Immune System / Vaccines, Nutrition / Diet
With cold and flu season upon us, certain nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc and selenium are often touted by some to provide protection against seasonal illness. While it’s true that these nutrients do boost the immune system, more is not better! “Almost all vitamins and minerals play some role in ensuring an optimal immune response,” says Catherine Field, registered dietitian and spokesperson for DC, “but high doses do not help and may do harm.”
Here are the ’straight goods’ based on evidence provided by dietitians – your trusted source for food and nutrition advice:
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