3 Vitamins to Support a Strong Immune System

- PART TWO -

Three fat-soluble vitamins that help support immune health.*

BY VICKI MARTINEZ


 
 

Several vitamins are linked with supporting good health and often work together.* A lack of any of them in the diet may have an impact on immune system support. To support a healthy immune system, supplementing your diet with vitamins is something to consider especially when you’re unable to get essential nutrients from your diet alone.*

Vitamins for the Immune System*

In Part 1 of our discussion about the best vitamins to support the immune system, we covered our superstar water-soluble immune system supporting vitamin: Vitamin C.*

Now, let's look at three of the best vitamins to support the immune system that are of the fat-soluble variety: Vitamins D, A and E.*

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What is a fat-soluble vitamin?

Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in fat or oil and are absorbed and stored in the body's tissues. Because they are not used up immediately, these vitamins may build up if taken too frequently. For maximum absorption benefits, fat-soluble vitamins should be eaten with healthy-fat foods such as avocado, nut butter, flaxseed, olive oil and fish.


 
 

Vitamin D

Bodies of strong evidence cite vitamin D, best known as “the sunshine vitamin,” as a necessary vitamin to help the immune system to function properly.*


 

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Vitamin D immune-boosting properties:

  • Helps in the maintenance of the innate immune system by supporting the ability of macrophages (“eater” cells, a type of white blood cell) to work in the body.*

  • Helps with adaptive immune response through help in the regulation of T cells and B cells.* These special white blood cells help recognize foreign substances when they reappear.
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Vitamin D immune-boosting properties:

  • Helps in the maintenance of the innate immune system by supporting the ability of macrophages (“eater” cells, a type of white blood cell) to work in the body.*

  • Helps with adaptive immune response through help in the regulation of T cells and B cells.* These special white blood cells help recognize foreign substances when they reappear.
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Vitamin A

Available from both plant and animal sources, vitamin A is considered one of the best vitamins to support a healthy immune response.*


 

Vitamin A is known to:

  • Enhance the skin barrier function.*

  • Support the integrity of the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.*

  • Support the health of the immune system and skin, as well as healthy eyes and vision.*

  • Believed to help regulate important immune response elements, including immunoglobulin production, lymphocyte and interleukin production.*

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Vitamin A is known to:

  • Enhance the skin barrier function.*

  • Support the integrity of the respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.*

  • Support the health of the immune system and skin, as well as healthy eyes and vision.*

  • Believed to help regulate important immune response elements, including immunoglobulin production, lymphocyte and interleukin production.*

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Vitamin E

A potent antioxidant, vitamin E is known to play a role in helping to maintain a healthy immune system.*


 

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Vitamin E:

  • As an antioxidant, it helps metabolic functioning to fight against free radicals.* Free radicals may cause oxidative stress, which may lead to premature aging cells.

  • The primary fat-soluble antioxidant that is naturally found on the outermost skin surface.

  • Helps stabilize cell membranes and regulates oxidation reactions in the body.*

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Vitamin E:

  • As an antioxidant, it helps metabolic functioning to fight against free radicals.* Free radicals may cause oxidative stress, which may lead to premature aging cells.

  • The primary fat-soluble antioxidant that is naturally found on the outermost skin surface.

  • Helps stabilize cell membranes and regulates oxidation reactions in the body.*

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Dynamic Duos

Some immune-supporting vitamins may work more efficiently or be optimized/activated for various reasons, when taken in combination with other nutrients. When taking supplements and vitamins for the immune system, make sure to pair these dynamic duos that provide additional benefits to support overall health*:

Vitamin D and Calcium: Vitamin D is essential for effective calcium absorption.*

Vitamin D and Magnesium: Magnesium is essential for the conversion of vitamin D into its active form.*


 
 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The information provided is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

 
 



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