Your Body's New Best Friend: Vitamins

Now more than ever, our immune system has to be on high alert. Vitamins aid in the body's natural processes and help repair internal cell damage.

Here is a rundown of some of the important vitamins you should be taking to help strengthen your immune system during the time of COVID-19:

Vitamin C

Since our bodies do not naturally produce this vitamin, it is extremely important to satisfy our body's need for it. Not only does it help boost our immune system, but it also helps reduce stress, aging, and inflammation.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that aids in the protection of damage caused by free radicals and chemicals. It can help prevent secondary issues when it comes to colds and the flu.

Vitamin E

Another antioxidant! This vitamin helps fight off cell damage and infections.

Vitamin B1

This vitamin allows your bodily functions to work as each one should. Not only that, but it also helps strengthen your body's ability to fight stressful circumstances and helps the immune system.

Vitamin B6

The production of antibodies to fight infections and sickness is heightened when taking vitamin B6. It also helps increase the production of white blood cells and T cells, which are both important to regulate your immune system's functions.

Make sure you are taking care of yourself during this stressful time.

Stay safe and healthy, everyone!

*Sources 

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-benefits-of-vitamin-c#2

https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-vitamin-e#1

https://selfhacked.com/blog/thiamine/

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-b6-deficiency-symptoms#section5