Supplements to boost immunity

[ginaglad]

What supplements can I take to boost my immunity. I had chemotherapy 2 years ago when I was already a diabetic type 2 patient. I have caught COVID twice.

 

[catinahat]

Personally I think that eating a diet that keeps our blood sugar in the normal range is the best way to keep ourselves as healthy as possible. Bugs and infections just love high blood sugar.
Eating natural foods, protein, fats and a few veg and avoiding man-made frankenfoods, should give you all the nutrients you need.
Having said that, I don't think supplements will do any harm as long as they don't clash with any medication you're taking.
Here's an article that discuses supplements especially ones that might boost your immune system
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/immune-boosting-supplements

 

[JohnEGreen]

Here is a link you may find of use.

Can Supplements Fight Coronavirus (COVID-19)? 15 Immune Boosters

No supplement will cure or prevent disease, but here are 15 supplements that are known for their immune-boosting potential.

www.healthline.com

 

[Brunneria]

Hi,

I think our bodies function best (and that includes the immune system) when we have a good, nutritious diet. There are many different ways to get a nutritious diet, from vegan to carnivore, since it mainly depends on quality fresh ingredients, cooked appropriately, and eaten in the right proportions.

I also think that most ppl believe that the way they eat is ‘healthy’, yet if they actually analysed what they are eating (variety, amount processed, nutritional content, how much their body actually absorbs…) they would be shocked. There is usually a great deal of room for improvement!

So, in answer to your question, you can look at your personal situation, and your current health levels and do some research.

there is a free app (+ a paid for option) called Cronometer

The Most Accurate Nutrition Tracking App | Cronometer

Eat smarter and live better. Cronometer is your personalized nutrition app to track macronutrients and micronutrients and count calories.

cronometer.com

that you can use to enter everything you eat and drink.
it will then analyse the nutritional content of what you eat (For 84 nutrients)
That is excellent for identifying any glaring deficiencies.

You can also do a bit of reading around the gut biome and ways to feed/foster a healthy gut biome. I am currently adjusting my own way of eating to include certain amounts of soluble and insoluble fibre, pre and pro biotics, and specific foods to cultivate my gut biome. Only 3 weeks in, and I am frankly astonished at the changes I‘m experiencing.

I’m expecting these changes to have a huge benefit to my immune system, and I’ve always been a firm believer in specific, tailored, good quality supplement programme using natural food sourced nutrients.

- and I think that mass produced, cheap, generic multi vit n mins (the kind you get in a supermarket) are a waste of time and money.

 

[MrsA2]

it will then analyse the nutritional content of what you eat (For 84 nutrients)
That is excellent for identifying any glaring deficiencies.

Will it also count carbs?

 

[M4nj]

I do agree a balanced diet is a great place to start. Minimise on foods that contain artificial sugars should help. Try eat regularly throughout the day and drink loads of water. Depending on what medication you’re taking may be an idea to talk to your GP before taking loads of supplements.

 

[Brunneria]

Will it also count carbs?

yes

 

[jjraak]

I do agree a balanced diet is a great place to start. Minimise on foods that contain artificial sugars should help. Try eat regularly throughout the day and drink loads of water. Depending on what medication you’re taking may be an idea to talk to your GP before taking loads of supplements.

I'd argue that eating regularly throughout the day, would be detrimental to a type 2 not on insulin.
(Unsure of those using insulin )

That repeated call on the body to produce insulin to process & transport the glucose wouldn't be the best way to tackle the issue of too much insulin or insulin resistance, personally.

I think for many it's a reduction of eating times, that has a major benefit .

Many fasting successfully, many others on one or two meals a day, max.

I would agree with the @catinahat point above, that keeping BG sugars in balance offers an awful lot, in regard to a healthier body.

 

[JAT1]

Walking outside for about an hour, to experience the weather and increase circulation helps my immunity, at least once a day - wind, snow, rain and temperature conditions permitting.