Auto-Immune Diseases

Immune-Boosting Nutrients

The following nutrients play a key role in boosting healthy immune function:

Vitamin C

More than a dozen immune-stimulating roles for vitamin C have been identified to date including the ability to increase antibody production and speed the rate at which immune cells mature. Vitamin C is found in highest concentration in bananas, citrus fruits, kiwi fruit, and green vegetables.

Zinc

Zinc is critical for the production and function of immune cells, and scientific studies have demonstrated that low levels of zinc in the body can lead to a weakening of the immune system. Zinc is found most plentifully in seafood, fish, and whole grains such as whole-wheat bread.

Betacarotene

Betacarotene is converted into vitamin A in the body. It helps protect the immune system from the action of damaging free radical molecules and also appears to have powerful immune-enhancing properties. Foods rich in betacarotene include green and yellow fruits and vegetables.

Meal Size

There is a direct correlation between the amount of food the body has to deal with in the system and the efficiency of the immune system.The more we eat, the more incapacitated our immune system becomes.

For the best immune function, it makes sense to avoid large meals - in particular, heavy fatty foods such as red meat and dairy products should be avoided.

Sugar and Immune Health

Several scientific studies have shown that, as the level of sugar in the bloodstream goes up, the efficiency of the immune system comes down.

All forms of refined sugar have this effect, so keep your diet as low in sugar, candy, cookies, and soft drinks as possible.

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