5 Top Supplements for Immune Health

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Want to keep your immune system in tip top shape for the covid-19 and flu season. There are many things you can do and I’ve discussed them in a earlier blog. But as for supplements these are the foundation for a strong immune system.

  1. Vitamin C- Take 2000mg daily. You may want to start out with 1000mg and work up to 2000mg daily. Eating Citrus and Red, Yellow, Orange Fruits and Veggies also have Vitamin C. Try to eat a rainbow of colors daily.
  2. Vitamin B Complex Methylated- has a direct impact on energy levels, brain function, cell metabolism and new cell growth especially the red blood cells, helps prevent infections.
  3. Vitamin D3- 5000iu daily. You make Vitamin D when your in the sun. Try to get out in sun for 15 minutes per day without sunscreen. Eating Cooked Dark Green Leafy Vegetables, Cooked Mushrooms and Fish. Cod Liver oil is one of the best sources for Vitamin D3. I like the lemon flavored cod liver oil by Carlsons.
  4. Magnesium glycinate 400-500mg daily. Promotes calmness, helps with sleep, insomnia, improves digestion, reduces mental chatter, reduces muscle spasms. Reduces insulin resistance, cortisol spikes and improves thyroid function.
  5. Zinc 25-30mg daily. improves metabolism function, promotes wound healing and strengthens immune system. Foods with Zinc are Oysters, Poultry and red meats, beans and nuts, whole grains and dairy.

Take your supplements with any liquid except caffeinated products. I take mine with my lemon ginger turmeric water. Take the Magnesium Glycinate at night with a cup of relaxing tea and hazelnuts this will really get you in a relaxed mood. Another way to get magnesium is to take a Epsom Salt bath add drops of Lavender oil to your bathwater for relaxation.

Choose a quality supplement and check added ingredients. Make sure not a gummy, no added sugars, dyes, maltodextrin, prefer organic when possible. By doing this along with practicing good hand washing, social distancing and wearing a mask we should not only get through covid but reduce the flu transmission rate which takes many lives annually.

Until next time Be Well,

Sherry Owen, NP