Doctor Svetlana Kanevskaya: with the help of nutrition it is really possible to strengthen the immune system.
Doctor Kanevskaya spoke about products, the use of which effectively helps make a person more resilient and resistant to infections by strengthening the immune system. The doctor stated that up to 80 percent of immune cells are concentrated in the gastrointestinal tract, and a fully developed, well-balanced intestinal microflora is one of the factors of reliable immunity.
In particular, products help improve the condition of the intestinal flora and therefore strengthen the immune system with prebiotics – dietary fiber, which becomes food for beneficial intestinal bacteria and contributes to the development of their population.
“Strengthening the immune system with nutrition is possible and necessary. It is important to eat foods with prebiotics that have a high level of fiber – garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, Jerusalem artichoke, dandelion greens, bananas, seaweed,” the doctor advised in a comment to Lenta.ru.
Also, Kanevskaya added , the consumption of foods with probiotics (useful bacteria) has a positive effect on the immune system. Kefir and natural yogurt, fermented vegetables (sauerkraut, homemade pickles, kimchi) are especially rich in them.
What is also extremely important for the good functioning of the immune system is to get enough protein and vitamin C, as well as zinc, selenium, and iron from food. Another key nutrient necessary for strong immunity is vitamin D.
In turn, the expert added, consuming certain foods with existing food intolerance can contribute to the deterioration of immunity.
Previously the MedikForum portal. ru wrote about which five food groups are the most harmful to health.
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