Vim, vigour and vitamin C
Back in the early 1700s, lemons - a rich source of vitamin C - were known to prevent scurvy, a disease that affected sailors. Today, interest in vitamin C is based less on its ability to cure scurvy than on its antioxidant potential to protect cells from damage caused by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals, and also on its proven immune-boosting powers. We also now know of many food sources of vitamin C that are even more potent than citrus fruits, including baobab, camu camu and acerola. Vitamin C can help to treat the common cold and reduce the severity and duration of symptoms, with one review of 30 placebo-controlled trials finding that high doses of vitamin C shortened the duration of colds by up to four days. Research also suggests vitamin C may even extend life expectancy: one study showed that adults who took over 300mg of vitamin C daily lived longer than those who only had 50mg daily.
2 Get moving: Just 30
minutes a day can help your immune system to fight infection. 3 Sleep deep: Researchers have discovered that a good night’s sleep improves the ability of your immune cells to fight viruses. 4 Don’t overindulge: Numerous studies have shown that an excessive intake of alcohol will compromise immune function. Think moderation! 5 Stress less: When stress is chronic and persists over a long period of time, the excess stress hormones circulating in your system will suppress immune function. 6 Let the sun shine in: Exposing your skin to just 10-15 minutes of sunlight a day is enough to ensure your body produces the correct amount of vitamin D – which is essential for the healthy function of the immune system.
Acerola
Camu Camu
Baobab
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