Poor functions of our immune system can send any of us into endless sitting in doctors’ waiting rooms, meaningless diagnoses and useless medications, with the only reason of having low levels of nutrients, even if short of deficiency,
Many of us, approaching age of 50 notice much easier and more often getting pneumonia, flu, colds and other sicknesses. We assume that our immune system is getting older and we have very limited but specific options in helping ourselves.
Science on Immune system nutrition and performance
At least one related to functions of the immune system studies found poor “natural killer” (NK) cells function in 70% of tested elderly, while we should apply it to all of us because it doesn't happen or becomes noticeable overnight.
Another study detected that supplementing with selenium raised lymphocytes – white blood cells – functions of the immune system, known to fight infections and cancer, by more than 79%.
Such a dramatic increase in functions of the immune system moved 65 years and older participants to levels of much younger people with normal immune functionality. Selenium as selenium-enriched yeast was used in this study.
Various studies determined that in the elderly, the major DEFICIENCIES associated with immune problems are
* Selenium
* Zinc
* Vitamin B6
* CoQ10 * Vitamins A and
* Vitamin E
— in descending order of frequency.
What we can do to improve functions of the immune system
In addition to nutritional deficiency related weakening of the functions of the immune system, we need to accept Anti Aging Lifestyle rules and make appropriate changes.
We are listing here several additional, specific to improving our immune function usually damaging “violations” of these rules:
* Not washing our hands every time leaving the bathroom. Washing our hands is a key to helping our immune system to function at its best. We should avoid using antibacterial soap or hands cleansers for this – they are not really required and can cause far more harm than good. Instead, we should use a simple chemical-free soap.
* Not eating a “balanced” diet, and not considering our own blood and nutritional type. See our Anti Aging Diet page by following related link in this paragraph.
* Failing to look after our digestive tract. Scientific research shows that 80% of our immune system is actually located right in our digestive tract. One of the best ways to look after our digestive tract is by taking good care of our digestive intestinal flora and supplementing with high quality probiotics and/or enzymes if necessary.
Recent findings are demonstrating that Good Bacterial Flora in the colon also plays an important role in immune function for all of us.
These studies show that good intestinal and colon probiotics bacteria, and either using more raw food in our diets or supplementing with high quality enzymes improves immunity in adults.
We can purchase multiple Probiotics Strains and supplemental enzymes, promoting positive digestive balance supplements in many Health Food stores.
We need to always remember about regular Digestive System cleansing. Without this extremely important habit we can’t do much for ourselves – neither very carefully selected diet, nor the best supplements would help if our digestive system is not ready for them.
Some of us believe in medications and vaccinations, hoping to improve declining in functionality aging immune system.
According to latest studies, this option often leads to the risk of further weakening immune functions and defenses, and developing Autoimmune Disorders, which can be much more damaging to our well being than the original problem.
You should also visit our Hydrogen Peroxide Theropy page for a very effective way to prevent any issues or improve functionality of our immune system.