Our immune system is responsible for protecting us from harmful internal and external influences. One of its most important tasks is the defense against pathogens such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. However, if our defenses are weakened, our susceptibility to infections increases, for example. This is often the case in the cold season, as the prevailing weather (cold temperatures or frequent temperature changes in the coming spring) definitely affects our immune system. Therefore, you should now pay particular attention to supporting your immune system in the best possible way. An important step for this is a balanced diet, because in order for our immune system to work well, it needs a sufficient supply of vitamins and minerals. If you have the feeling that you cannot ensure this through diet, you can use vitamin supplements. The pharmacy will be happy to advise you on this.
Minerals are also important for our immune system:
Zink For example, it plays an important role in the immune system because it is needed by the immune system’s scavenger cells to eliminate pathogens. Furthermore, zinc is important for the formation and division of our body cells, and of course also for the cells of the immune system. Selenium influences the activity of the killer cells in the body and thus supports the defense against unwanted invaders.
Text: Nicole Gerfertz-Schiefer