Immune-Boosting Supplements in a Nutshell

Your body can get some help fighting off potential viral infection from these supplements

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It seems it’s more important than ever to be sure we do all we can to boost our immune system and ward off infection. While it’s true that a healthy immune system relies on a variety of factors, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, environmental pollutants, and genetics, we all can also turn to some of the gifts of nature to provide extra support.

The following supplements are a sample of some of the immune-boosting options that are available. Each one has its own special qualities, and some may be better suited for your needs than others. Here’s a review.

Astralagus

Astralagus is an adaptogen, which means it is an herb with an ability to fight stress, regulate the nervous system, improve mood, and return the body to balance. Because stress is an important factor in compromising the immune system, the use of astralagus can be instrumental in supporting immune function. Many studies have explored the effect of astragalus on the immune system, including one in which the herb helped suppress inflammation.