Strengthen your defenses
To bolster your immune system, don't look to supplements—aim for vitamin-rich foods and an active lifestyle.
To bolster your immune system, don't look to supplements—aim for vitamin-rich foods and an active lifestyle.
On the mend after injury or surgery? The right foods—and sometimes a few supplements—can hasten your recovery.
Consider boosting your immune response and lowering inflammation with water, zinc, fiber, and Vitamins C and D.
Zinc and vitamin C might offer relief (and maybe prevention), but you're better off focusing on a balanced diet.
There are options, and among them are iron and zinc, which seem to have some protective effects.