Uneven nutrition can easily lead to serious infections and COVID-19! 8 health products recommended by doctors to strengthen immune protection
Reduce infection and severe disease rates! 8 Essential Health Products for Comprehensive Protection
Omicron Since the pandemic, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan has exceeded 3 million. While the infection rate continues to rise, the number of severe cases has also increased relatively. Adjusting immunity through daily diet and nutritional supplements is very important to prevent severe cases. To maintain a healthy immune function, it requires the participation and regulation of various nutrients. Specialist Chen Jiewen suggests that you can choose various nutritional supplements and health products proven by research in your daily diet to help build a strong foundation for immunity.
1. Slow-release vitamin C
Vitamin C is an important component that enables the immune system to function normally. It not only protects immune cells from being destroyed by its own oxidation reaction, but also promotes the proliferation of white blood cells. The human body cannot synthesize vitamin C by itself. Food sources include citrus Fruits, green peppers, cauliflower, cabbage, papaya, etc. The fresher the fruits and vegetables, the more vitamin C they contain. Modern people eat out frequently, lose vitamin C quickly and do not absorb enough. It is recommended to choose slow-release vitamin C supplements to reduce the loss rate and help maintain good resistance.
2. High unit of vitamin D3
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient that participates in various important functions of the body, including regulating blood calcium, regulating gene expression, helping cell growth and development, and affecting the risk of various cancers. It is closely related to infection and inflammation. During the epidemic, research literature pointed out that the concentration of vitamin D in the body is negatively correlated with the severity of COVID-19 infection, and that supplementing vitamin D can speed up recovery.
Adults in Taiwan generally have insufficient vitamin D intake. In addition to being converted through sunlight, dietary intake sources of vitamin D are limited. Health supplements can be divided into two types: D2 and D3. D3 is more efficient in maintaining the concentration of vitamin D in the body. Daily supplementation of 800IU vitamin D , selected from natural lanolin, extracted with high-purity medium-chain triglycerides, and helps maintain vitamin D concentration in the body.
3. Slow-release multivitamins
Various vitamins and minerals are needed to maintain the normal function and growth of the human body. Various natural fruits and vegetables, animal and plant foods are the main sources of vitamins. Among them, vitamin A is related to mucosal health, and mucosal immunity has a significant impact on body protection; vitamin B1 It can maintain normal nerve function and promote heart health; nicotinic acid participates in glycolysis and cell respiration, affecting many body metabolic functions.
Most modern people live busy lives, have uneven diets, and lack good and diverse sources of vitamins. Multivitamin supplements can increase the intake of vitamins and minerals. It is recommended to choose long-acting and sustained-release multivitamins. Nutrients are released for up to 8 hours to replenish all the body needs. needed to maintain healthy functions.
4. High concentration fish oil
Fish oil is rich in DHA and EPA, the most important Omega3 unsaturated fatty acids. In addition to reducing thrombosis and inflammatory reactions, it can reduce the risk of myocardial infarction. DHA and EPA have powerful anti-inflammatory effects. When infected, the immune system will cause a large amount of inflammatory factors, peroxides, and cytokines to be released. When the body cannot balance immunity and become inflamed, it may cause an “immune storm.” Ingestion of DHA and EPA can achieve anti-inflammatory effects. and regulate immune function.
EPA and DHA are found in fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, swordfish, etc. It is recommended to eat fish twice a week. Modern people have a high proportion of insufficient intake of Omega3 fatty acids. When choosing fish oil health products, it is recommended to supplement the fish oil with an Omega3 fatty acid content of more than 84%, and the fish oil is extracted in the “rTG type”. The small particles are easy to supplement and achieve better purity and absorption rate.
5. Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body + yeast β-glucan*
Ganoderma lucidum was known as “fairy grass” in ancient times and was called “wonderful product” in traditional medicine. It has extremely high medicinal value, especially the active polysaccharide that can activate immune cells. Help regulate immune function. Ganoderma lucidum is not only rich in active polysaccharides and triterpenoids that can enhance immunity. Modern research has confirmed that Ganoderma lucidum can activate macrophages in the immune system and play a key role in improving immune function.
There are two key points when choosing Ganoderma health products. First, there must be “Ganoderma fruiting bodies” to provide a complete source of functional ingredients. Second, Ganoderma is paired with polysaccharides and yeast β-glucan. The two complement each other best. The patented yeast extract contains (1,3/1,6)-β-D-glucan with a content of up to 75%, which can help regulate various immune systems and is suitable for the whole family. Finally, we should also pay attention to the origin of Ganoderma lucidum and the safety inspection report on plasticizers and pesticide residues.
6. Elderberry berries
Elderberry berries have powerful antioxidant properties, and antioxidant power is an important weapon in fighting infections. Elderberry, known as “the strongest family medicine kit” in Europe, is famous for containing vitamin C and bioflavonoids. It is a natural food used by traditional families to fight against colds, viruses and various bacterial infections. Among them, anthocyanins can enhance antioxidants and reduce the damage of free radicals to cells; flavonoids have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.
7. Probiotics (respiratory or allergy clinical trials)
The quality of immunity depends largely on the intestinal flora. The more balanced and healthy the intestinal flora is and the more probiotics survive, the better it can protect intestinal health. Improve immune function. Each type of probiotics has its own corresponding function, and bacterial infections such as the new coronavirus can easily affect the respiratory tract and intestinal tract. It is recommended to choose strains with clinical trial data for the upper respiratory tract or allergies, such as Lactobacillus paracasei (Lactobacillus paracasei) and Lactobacillus fermentum. (Lactobacillus Fermentum), Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Lactobacillus rhamnosus), continuous supplementation can strengthen intestinal health and maintain good immunity.
8. Echinacea
Echinacea is a traditional herb containing more than 70 ingredients. It is a common herbal health product in almost every household in Europe and the United States. The important ingredients include chicoric acid, echinacea, and polysaccharides. Chichoric acid is a phenolic acid with high Biological activity can help regulate functions, fight inflammation and increase immunity, while polysaccharides can regulate physical fitness and maintain health. Research on the cell model of influenza viruses has found that the phenolic acids of echinacea can bind to influenza viruses and inhibit virus reproduction, which can help shorten the course of the disease and strengthen the health shield.
In the post-epidemic era, the Minister of Defense recommends supplementing various nutrients to strengthen protection against COVID-19
In the post-epidemic era, it is not only necessary to improve protection to prevent severe disease, but also to improve immune function to reduce the impact of COVID-19 complications. Dr. Chen Jiewen suggests that good protection comes from adequate nutrition, a balanced diet, appropriate exercise and a regular schedule. Daily intake of various nutrients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infection properties, combined with appropriate health supplements, provides a comprehensive foundation for health and reduces the risk of severe infection and COVID-19 symptoms.
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