Eat To Boost Immunity Flashcards
Immune system is a surveillance system that responds to pathogens like (3)
Bacteria
Viruses
Toxins
_ is a marketing concept to promote supplements
“Boosting” immunity
Diet can support immune system when it’s under attack and maintain
A protective barrier
Our immune system is always
On
When activated, our immune system needs additional energy to fuel the creation of
Millions of new immune cells to fight the threat
Poor diet can contribute to weakened _ response
Immune
_ support immune function
Micronutrients
_ supports production of immune cells
Vitamin A
Deficiency of vitamin A can increase susceptibility to
Infections
Vitamin _ is involved in producing immune cells
B6
_ is involved in processing of antibodies
Vitamin B6
B9 (folate) and B12 are important for _ function
Red blood cell
Vitamin B12 are involved in _
Immune cell synthesis
Vitamin C protects
Cells
Vitamin C maintains (3)
Skin
Bones
Blood vessels
_ deficiency has been linked with reduced immune response
Vitamin D
Vitamin E deficiency is linked to an
Increased susceptibility to infection
Iron is important for
Immune cells
Meat derived iron easier to absorb than
Plant derived iron
Selenium support production of
Immune cells
Zinc helps produce new
Immune cells
Zinc deficiency increases susceptibility to
Respiratory infections
2 key _ work together
Immune responses
(1st response) natural response quickly tries to
Stop pathogen from spreading