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Strengthening immunity is a key element that will help protect the body against colds or flu – especially in the fall and winter season. The most important thing is a proper diet, a healthy lifestyle, hardening the body and choosing the right drugs for immunity and supplements. Drugs and supplements to boost immunity contain essential vitamins, minerals and additional ingredients.
Drugs for immunity – irreplaceable vitamin C.
It is an ingredient that can be supplied to the body through an appropriate, healthy diet, primarily eating a lot of vegetables and fruits that contain vitamin C – it is extremely helpful in the fight against viruses. Drugs for immunity available in pharmacies, very often contain just vitamin C. However, it should be remembered that it is a vitamin that should not be taken in unlimited amounts. This can lead to stomach problems and kidney stones.
Medications for immunity – very important fish oil and shark liver oil
The oil obtained from the liver of the Atlantic cod, i.e. fish oil, is a valuable source of omega-3 acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, bromine and iodine. Its pro-health properties have been known for several years. Fish oil is best taken from the beginning of autumn until the end of winter, i.e. for a period of about 5-6 months. Unfortunately, fish oil has one big disadvantage – it is its taste and smell. Today’s pharmaceutical industry, however, meets the expectations of customers and offers unscented and tasteless capsules, and syrups for children in various flavors. Drugs for immunity, which are available in pharmacies, very often contain fish oil, so you do not need to take this ingredient separately, but you can take it together with other valuable ingredients.
Shark liver oil is also an extremely important and well-known supplement that is used to strengthen the body’s immunity, especially in the period when it is reduced, i.e. in autumn and winter. This oil stimulates the synthesis of antibodies, leukocytes and other cells of the immune system. Additionally, it damages the membrane of bacterial cells.
Drugs for immunity – garlic known for centuries
The properties of garlic have been known to everyone for centuries. It has allin which, when chewed or crushed, turns into a “natural antibiotic”. This substance is called because it has similar properties to antibiotics, therefore garlic is used not only in prophylaxis, but also in treatment. Raw garlic is the healthiest. It is recommended to eat 1 or 2 cloves of garlic daily. However, not everyone likes its taste and smell, which is why pharmacies offer immunity drugs, which include garlic in their composition. Garlic in capsules is also available – so only this ingredient can be supplemented.
Immunity medications with Echinacea purple
Immunity medications with Echinacea are very popular. It is an ingredient that stimulates leukocytes to secrete antiviral substances. The substances contained in Echinacea strengthen the natural immunity. Echinacea is also called echinacea and is also used in inflammations of the mouth, throat and gums.
Drugs for immunity available at the pharmacy in their composition also include such ingredients as aloe, ginseng or routine. Whenever choosing supplements, remember that properly selected and used support immunity, but you also need to lead a healthy lifestyle. They are also not miracle drugs that will work after the first use, or already during an existing disease. To be effective, they need to be taken over an extended period of time, systematically.
Drugs for immunity – vitamin D.
Vitamin D can also be very important for strengthening immunity. Its proper supplementation and blood level ensure better immunity of the body. Adequate vitamin D supplementation is especially important in the autumn and winter season.