Which of these Natural Immune System Supplements Are You Missing?

One of the best ways to increase our body's defenses is through the use of immune system supplements.

Ideally, we would get all of our nutrients through the food that we eat. Unfortunately, traditional farming practices have stripped away most of our soil's nutrients, leaving the food supply "nutritionally challenged."

Supplementation becomes even more critical if you consume a lot of pre-packaged, highly processed foods that offer little nutrient value.

Refined sugar is the worst offender. Not only is it nutritionally void, it actually pulls nutrients from the body to metabolize it. So technically it's an anti-nutrient and should be consumed sparingly. More on this on my Sweeteners page.

So, what are the immune system supplements that you should be aware of? Some you will recognize, I'm sure. But there are other gems out there that I bet you've never heard of. So let's get to it.

What comes to mind when you think of supplements to boost the immune system?

Vitamins

I know vitamin C is on your list. True, it is a powerhouse nutrient and it certainly deserves to be on the list of immune system vitamins. But what about the other important vitamins for immune system health?

Click on the each of the vitamins below to learn more about how you can use them to improve your health.

Vitamin A Beta-carotene

Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12

Vitamin C Vitamin E

Minerals

This is perhaps a more difficult question. Zinc is probably the most recognized mineral for immune system health.

Curious as to the others? Check out information on zinc and the other minerals.

Herbs

I don't even have to ask, right? Echinacea probably immediately comes to mind. Seems that there's always been a lot of controversy surrounding this important herb.

Let's delve into its benefits as well as the other immune system herbs. (coming soon)

Amino Acids

Yep, that's right, I said amino acids. Bet you didn't know that some of these protein building blocks are great immune system supplements!

Check out information about which amino acids will boost your immune system.

Superfood

You might be wondering why I don't have this listed in the "Foods" section of my site. Well, even through it is super food, it is really a supplement.

I can't imagine you'll see many people munching on some wheat grass or splurping up some spirulina (blue-green algae that early explorers called "blue mud").

You might, but people typically take these as supplements.

Let's explore the list that makes up the superfoods and what it is exactly that makes them so super. (coming soon)

Probiotics & Prebiotics

PRObiotics are beneficial microorganisms, the good bacteria, that live in our intestinal tract (acidophilus is probably the best known). They are key players in supporting our immune system health. These little guys also keep our intestines healthy, promote digestion, and make certain nutrients.

Here is my favorite probiotic supplement - pH Ion Orange Probiotic Complex.

PREbiotics are "food" for the PRObiotics (remember PRE comes before PRO). Prebiotic immune system supplements such as fructooligosaccharides (or FOS) allow the friendly bacteria to multiply, crowding out the hostile bacteria that make us sick.

Here is my favorite prebiotic supplement - Alkalive Gold Prebiotic Complex.

These critically important supplements benefit not only our immune system, but are essential for our digestive health.

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