The second wave of coronavirus has caused mayhem in our lives, once again. The number of cases are increasing tremendously with each passing day, which makes taking care of our immunity of utmost importance. Staying at home, not stepping out until urgent, and keeping our immunity up and tight is our best bet to save ourselves from the deadly virus.
Our immune system is made up of various cells and proteins that protect our body against infection. For proper functioning of the immune cell, we need to take good care of ourselves. Apart from a nutritious diet we should make sure that we sleep at least 8 hours, stay hydrated, and exercise for a minimum of 30 mins/d. While we can meet our daily nutrient requirements by eating wholesome food, with the amount of multitasking we are doing in the new world, supplementing our diet with good quality supplements can make our job a little easy.
Below are 5 supplements that we should consider adding to our diet to keep our immune system intact.
Whey Protein:
A lot of people think that only fitness enthusiasts or bodybuilders need whey protein supplements. But that isn’t true. Protein is considered to be the building block of life and a very important component of our immune system. You can
indeed get protein from natural sources that can be included in your daily diet. However, recent research has shown that 8 out of 10 Indians do not meet their daily protein requirements, and hence supplementing our diet with a good
quality protein supplement like whey can be a good idea.
GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein provides you with all 9 essential amino acids which our body cannot produce and should be consumed through our daily diet. With just one scoop a day you can meet 40% of your daily protein requirement. Add this protein as a mid-meal snack, make smoothies, pancakes or just have it as a shake.
Zinc Magnesium Amino Complex or ZMA:
In the current scenario, the majority of the workforce is deprived of quality sleep due to excessive workload or struggling with the new normal. Sleep and the immune system have a symbiotic relationship. Much research shows the link
between sleep and physical health as consistent sleep strengthens the immune system and allows a balanced and effective immune function.
GNC’s Pro Performance Zinc Magnesium Amino Complex, popularly known as ZMA is a potent blend that one can have for restful sleep and thus to strengthen their immunity. The blend contains zinc that supports the production and healthy functioning of the body’s immune cells while Magnesium and amino acids L-Tyrosine and L-Tryptophan relax our nervous system to induce quality sleep. Considering all these benefits it becomes vital in theroutine for daily hustlers to protect their immunity.
Vitamin D:
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for health, even though the human body produces vitamin D on exposure to sunlight but, with limited food sources and the lifestyle we live, 80% of Indians are deficient in this powerful
vitamin. While we know this vitamin for healthy bones, it plays a very critical role in the functioning of the immune system. Low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of upper respiratory tract infections, including
influenza and allergic asthma
Try GNC Vitamin D-3 1000 IU, each serving of GNC Vitamin D3 provides 1000 IU of vitamin D in the form of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), the most bioavailable form of vitamin D.
Probiotics
Probiotics are beneficial living organisms found naturally in the intestine. They are important for digestion, creating and absorbing nutrients, and boosting the body’s immune system. It is amazing to know that 70% of the immune system
is located in the intestines and hence keeping it healthy is important. A clinical review study found that taking probiotics reduced the likelihood and duration of respiratory infections and the common cold
Add GNC Probiotic Complex with 25 Billion CFUs in your daily routine to boost your immune system. GNC probiotics come in freeze-dried capsules form that maintains the activity of probiotic organisms until consumption. For the ones who don’t like to consume capsules we also have it in a delicious powder form that quickly dissolves in the mouth.
Omega 3
Omega 3 is a family of essential fatty acids which the human body cannot produce and hence it is important to include it in our diet. While fish is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, even flaxseed and walnuts are a source
of this incredible nutrient. While this is a popular nutrient for heart health and brain health, research has shown that its benefits can extend beyond that. EPA and DHA the components of Omega 3 provide the raw materials for building
our immune system and operating it properly. Studies have shown the effect of Omega 3 components in healthy respiratory function, maintaining blood pressure, and reducing inflammation.
Include GNC Triple Strength Fish Oil, it is the bestselling omega capsule. It provides 1500 mg of Omega 3 fatty acids with 900 mg of EPA and DHA per serving. This is an ultra-purified clinical-grade fish oil derived from wild, deep ocean fishes.
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