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GLOSSARY

Immune System: Your Body’s Defense

Your immune system protects you from outside pathogens such as viruses, germs, mushrooms, and poisons. It includes a number of organs, cells, and proteins that collaborate. This is your immediate reaction mechanism. It patrols your body and is the first to respond to a threat. The innate immune system is inherited and becomes operational from the moment of birth. When this mechanism detects an intruder, it springs into action immediately.

Your immune system is a highly complex whole. It must be strong enough and sophisticated enough to combat a variety of illnesses and infections, yet not so powerful that it overreacts out of necessity, causing allergies or other problems. Despite its intricacy, there are certain everyday lifestyle choices you may make to assist your immune system fight off an infection or sickness.

Your Immune System Is Critical

Your immune system is your body’s defense against infections and other harmful intruders. You would constantly be sick if you didn’t have an effective immunity. The greatest method for optimal self-defense as you age is to learn how to maintain your immune system strong. Now, more than ever, in the face of a pandemic, it is critical to fortify your barriers. A healthy immune system is your first and foremost line of protection against all of these dangers.

What factors affect your immune system health?

Your immune system is not only under siege by disease, but also by a variety of other elements. These are some of the things that can influence your immune system’s health:

  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Lack of Sleep
  • Anxiety
  • Low Vitamin D
  • Certain Medications
  • Too Few Fruits and Veggies
  • Marijuana
  • High-Fat Diet.
  • Too Little Time Outdoors

It’s critical to inform your doctor about your diet, family history, and other factors that may not be immediately apparent so they can assist you maintain a healthy immune system.

Supplements for the Immune System:

Ortho Molecular OrthoMune

OrthoMune is a well-balanced combination of flavonoids and critical vitamins and minerals, which provides long-term immune support for all groups without overstressing the system. Today, order from our internet store to get OrthoMune.

Ortho Molecular Flora Bites Kids Probiotic

Flora Bites is a pediatric probiotic powder that aids in the growth of healthy gut flora, protects intestinal integrity and promotes immune function. Order Flora Bites from our online store right now.

For individualized guidance from an expert pharmacist and a 10% discount on your next order, schedule a free consultation now! For more health tips, check out the rest of our glossary. In the meantime, the Gaspar’s Best family wishes you and your family happiness and health.