Strengthening the immune system is usually quite straightforward. The first goal is to provide the immune system with nutrients through diet or supplements. The second goal is to incorporate enough sleep and physical activity into your life. The third goal is to try to reduce stress, as it has been proven that stress diminishes the body’s immune defense. By strengthening the immune system, we protect the body not only from colds and flu but also from chronic diseases.
Vitamin C is the most researched vitamin, known to enhance the immune system or the body’s defense.
Vitamin C interacts significantly with several key nutrients in the body. It markedly increases the absorption and metabolism of iron, including that obtained from food. It also improves calcium absorption, as calcium ascorbate is more easily absorbed than other forms. Additionally, excessive intake of vitamin A has less toxic effects on the body when vitamin C is available. Vitamin C plays a role in the regeneration of vitamin E.
Vitamin C is the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, inhibiting free radicals. Long-term exposure to harmful effects of free radicals on cells can lead to DNA damage and cancer, particularly in areas where cell division is extremely rapid, such as the digestive system. Preventing DNA mutations effectively helps to reduce the risk of cancer. This could explain why adequate intake of vitamin C is linked to a reduced risk of colorectal cancer and why cardiovascular diseases and joint problems are often attributed to a deficiency of this vitamin.
Vitamin C, essential for proper immune function, is also good for preventing colds and may prove beneficial in preventing recurrent ear infections. To protect the body from infections, vitamin C relies on various mechanisms, such as white blood cells, complement proteins, and interferons, while being crucial for the function of these immune system components.
Vitamin C is particularly utilized by the immune system and the detoxification system, so any strain on these systems can lead to its deficiency. When the body is exposed to toxins, vitamin C is needed for their processing and elimination. Therefore, excessive exposure to toxins can also be a risk factor for deficiency.
Smoking and passive smoking also increase the risk of vitamin C deficiency. Stress is inevitable in everyday situations and negatively impacts our health, which we sadly cannot fully control.
Yasenka effervescent tablets with 1000 mg of vitamin C are available in our online store. By using one to two effervescent tablets per day, you can strengthen your immune system in the simplest way in no time.