Immune support supplements – do they really work? (2)

Plenty of vitamins and supplements support your immune system in different ways, and a daily multivitamin is a good place to start building a solid foundation, as is vitamin C. But you can also take a look at your diet and lifestyle to see where you might need some extra help getting the nutrients you need.

Probiotics for immune support

Do you have a hectic lifestyle plagued by occasional stress, environmental pollution, lack of sleep or a poor diet? There’s a good chance all that is causing a disruption in the delicate balance of good bacteria in your microbiome. And that can affect your immune system.

Our microbiomes are a key part of our immune system, and the balance between good and bad bacteria there is key.

“Maintaining a good balance of beneficial bacteria is critical to supporting your gut’s natural defenses,” said Kristin Morris, a principal research scientist for Nutrilite supplements.

One way to help maintain the balance is by adding to the good bacteria. You can do that by adding probiotics to your diet, either through food or supplements. Probiotics are the good bacteria and are found in fermented foods and beverages like kimchi, kombucha or yogurt.

Or consider a supplement, like Nutrilite Balance Within™ Probiotics, which provides probiotics that have been clinically tested to provide support for immune and gut health

“Unlike certain things in life, you actually have the power to contribute to the natural balance of bacteria making up your gut microbiome with a probiotic supplement, thereby supporting your immune system,” Morris said.

What vitamins to take when sick?

No vitamins or supplements will treat or cure any bugs or viruses that you encounter, but they can support your body’s healthy immune system, like zinc and echinacea.

Echinacea for immune support

Echinacea is another botanical that people have turned to for centuries, including Native Americans, who used echinacea roots and root juices for a variety of purposes. Today people still turn to it to help support the body’s defense system.

That’s why echinacea is the largest crop at the organic Nutrilite farm in Trout Lake, Washington. Nutrilite™ Triple Guard Echinacea contains extracts from three different parts of Echinacea, including the stem, leaf, flower and roots from two species of Echinacea. Formulated with Citrus Multiflavonoid Concentrates from mandarin orange, grapefruit and lemon that enhances immunity efficacy.