12c. Immune Health - Natural Approach to Immunity Flashcards
Natural approach to supporting immunity
Naturopathic diet
Digestion/GI - optimise terrain
Reduce/eliminate sugar, alcohol, caffeine
Keep to a healthy weight
Regular activity (but not under/over exercising)
Optimise sleep
Reduce stress
Reduce toxin exposure
Which nutrients are needed to support general immunity?
A
C
D
Zn
Probiotics
Beta glucans
Medicinal mushrooms
Why is vit A good for supporting immunity?
Supports lymphatic tissues
Supports immune cells
Dosage of vit A to support immunity
2000-5000iu/day
Why is vit C good for supporting immunity?
Supports innate and adaptive immune systems
Why is Zn good for supporting immunity?
Inhibits viral replication
Inhibits permeability of barriers
Increases interferons
Dosage of Zn to support immunity
10-15mg/day
Why are probiotics good for the immune system?
Acts as low level challenge to the immune system via toll-like receptors in GALT
Boosts SIgA
Dosage of probiotics to support immunity
1-30bn/day
Why is vit D good for the immune system?
Enhances the innate immune system
Increases T-reg cells
Downregulates IgG
Helps maintain self-tolerance
Why are beta glucans good for the immune system?
1,3 and 1,6 support innate and adaptive immunity
Supportive against URT infections
Dosage of beta glucans to support immunity
900mg/day
Why are medicinal mushrooms good for immunity?
Contain beta glucans that boost Th1 and SIgA
Prebiotic effect
Examples of medicinal mushrooms that support immunity
Reishi
Shiitake
Chaga
Maitake
What additional nutrients are needed during an infection?
Elderberry
Echinacea
Lysine
