Notable figures such as Urijah Faber have noted, “good health is true wealth,”
a statement that is undeniably accurate. Preserving one’s health remains the greatest wealth, and this doesn’t change, even in Burnley. Particularly during seasons when various illnesses, including the flu, are rife, it is paramount to take necessary precautions—things such as maintaining personal cleanliness, getting vaccinated, ensuring we obtain adequate sleep, and even consuming the correct types of vitamins and minerals, to bolster our immune health.
Among the most needed dietary requirements for our bodies are Probiotics and Prebiotics.
The former, thriving within the body’s extensive bacteria collection called the microbiome, are essentially ‘good’ bacteria that protect other good bacteria whilst simultaneously combating the harmful ones. Certain foods, including yoghurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi, are abundant in these types of bacteria.
Contrarily, Prebiotics are what might be termed as the food that probiotics survive on; essentially, they serve to feed and strengthen the good bacteria. Found in bananas, leafy greens, onions, and artichokes, these are essential for our health.
Despite these elements being present in food, it may not always be feasible to consume the proper amount or required types through food alone, in which case, supplements may be beneficial. For example, both ProBionic and ProBionic Plus, as well as other products like LiFiber, Bios 7, Immunizen, and Hawaiian Noni, all contain prebiotics.
Another crucial health enhancer is green tea catechins.
Not only do they provide a natural energy boost, but they are also known to enhance immune health. They have inherent antioxidants that protect our bodies from oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body. Regular drinkers of green tea have been found to have a lower susceptibility to influenza, as per several epidemiological studies. You may also consider trying products that contain these, such as Unicity Matcha Focus, Liver Essentials, Bios Life E, to name a few.
Zinc, being the second most abundant mineral in our bodies after iron, plays a pivotal role in the healthy growth and functioning of immune cells, wound healing, and even contributes to slowing age-related macular degeneration.
Several Unicity products, such as Bone Mate Plus, Complete, Vision Essentials and others provide zinc.
Lastly, Vitamin C, one of the most recommended remedies for the common cold, is an essential tool in bolstering immune health by supporting cellular function.
Note that different sources of Vitamin C, including Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, and Ascorbyl Palmitate are each used at different rates by our bodies, thus the relevance of a range of sources. We can find Vitamin C in a variety of products such as Bio C, Cellular Essentials Kit (Cardio-Basics and Bio-C).
Echinacea, also known as purple coneflower, boasts well-documented clinical evidence of reducing illness severity, occurrence, and duration.
The flower has anti-inflammatory properties and is filled with beneficial antioxidants that aid in the fight against oxidative stress. These flowers, found in SIG and Red Clover, make great additions to your immune support regimen.
In conclusion, in Burnley, or anywhere else for that matter, we can take control of our immune health by consuming these recommended vitamins and minerals that give our immune system the necessary boost.