Can someone help me build a plan of supplements and natural foods to increase immune health?
Posted August 31st, 2010 by admin 3 Comments »
vfhsgbfbds asked:
Fall is coming, and like many teenagers, I’m wary of the swine flu as well as the usual flu risk. I’m in healthy shape, but I’d like to make sure my defenses are top notch. After some research I’ve compiled a list of substances that will supposedly be beneficial. I was just wondering if it is best to get these from natural sources or if its safe to take supplements, in what dosages, and if a combination of these substances is safe. They include -
Fall is coming, and like many teenagers, I’m wary of the swine flu as well as the usual flu risk. I’m in healthy shape, but I’d like to make sure my defenses are top notch. After some research I’ve compiled a list of substances that will supposedly be beneficial. I was just wondering if it is best to get these from natural sources or if its safe to take supplements, in what dosages, and if a combination of these substances is safe. They include -
Vitamin D - Absorbed from sun exposure but is also found in fish and available in supplements.
Resveratrol - Most highly concentrated natural source is grape skins, but some recommend taking a supplement.
Quercetin - Naturally occurring in red grapes, apples, and onions but can be taken as a supplement.
Beta Glucan - Found in oats and grains.
N-Acetyl Cysteine - Available as a supplement, clinically proven to boost resistance to influenza.
Vitamins B6 and E
Last but not least, the most popular, Vitamin C.
Are all of these safe for a teenager to take daily? If they are, what are the safe recommended dosages, and in what forms should they be consumed, be it natural or supplement forms?
Thanks!