If your immune system is healthy then you have a low chance of entering antigens, invaders in your body. A strong immune system depends on eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Health care experts in the wellness field are scrambling to keep patients well during a hard-hitting flu season and additional worries about a new coronavirus. You can Book an appointment with General Physician through InstaCare.


There are some important tips through which you can boost your immune system against Covid-19.

  • Improve your immune system through a healthy diet.
  • Improve your immune system through a healthy lifestyle.
  • Boost your immune system through physical activities.

How can you strengthen your immune system through Diet?


During a covid pandemic, it is important that your immune system works strong. One of the best ways to boost your immune system by eating healthy. Sufficient levels of vitamins C, D, and E are crucial during COVID-19 to reduce symptom burden and respiratory infection. There is a list of Vitamins that can help boost your immune system.


Vitamin A

By eating food that contains vitamin A maintaining vision, promoting growth, protecting epithelium and mucus in the body. It also works to enhance immune function. List of foods that contain Vitamin A:

  • Spinach
  • Carrots
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Red peppers
  • Yellow fruit
  • Mango
  • Papaya
  • Apricots


Vitamin C

It is a powerful antioxidant that gives strength to your body to fight viruses. Antioxidants molecules boost your immune system. List of Food that contains vitamin C

  • Citrus fruit, such as oranges and orange juice.
  • Peppers
  • Strawberries
  • Blackcurrants
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Potatoes

 

Vitamin E

It also helps to boost your immune system by taking vitamin E in your diet to increases the positive selection by thymic epithelial cells which improves the cellular immunity in the aged. List of foods that contain Vitamin E.

  • Nuts
  • Avocado
  • Wheat germ oil.
  • Sunflower seeds and soybean oil.
  • Peanuts, peanut butter.
  • Beet greens, collard greens, spinach.
  • Pumpkin.
  • Red bell pepper.

 You can consult with the best Dietician in Lahore through InstaCare.


Zinc

There are many zinc-dependent enzymes in our body and deficiency has been linked with immune dysfunction. List of foods that contain Zinc.

  • Beans
  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Meat
  • Seafood


Amino Acids

Specific amino acids found in protein are essential for T-cell function, which are cells that protect the body against pathogens. List of food that contains Amino Acid.

  • Meats
  • Poultry
  • Seafood
  • Eggs
  • Beans

The effects of vitamins A, C, D, E, zinc, Amino acids on the immune system and the possible benefits to those suffering from COVID-19. All of the nutrients mentioned have a useful role in the support of COVID-19 patients.


Conclusion

If you want to consult with the best general Physician or Dietician in Pakistan, book an appointment through InstaCare or you can call helpline number 0310 0002273 for assistance to find the right professional for your concerns.