Boost Immune System with Physical Fitness and Nutrition

The immune system is a crucial aspect of a healthy body as it protects the body from viruses and bacteria attacks. Your immune system works around the clock as a defense system against illness and infection. And in the time of the pandemic, its importance increases manifold.

Importance of a Healthy Immune System

In the absence of a strong immune system, you will be fragile and would constantly fall ill. The immune system recognizes the difference between your body cells and alien cells and destroys the latter once as they are potentially harmful.

To help your immune system recognize your body cell in a more precise manner and avoid attacking them, strengthen your immune system through consuming the right diet, exercising daily, and avoiding drug (and alcohol) abuse.

Fruits, vegetables, legumes, various supplements, and nutrients rich diets are the main source of boosting immunity.

Let Us Understand How Physical Fitness and Nutrition Boost Your Immunity

Indulgence in physical activities combined with proper nutrition very positively affects a variety of microorganism present naturally in our intestine. That in turn, boosts our immune system.

Exercising has been found not only to increase the richness but also the diversity of gut microbiota. According to studies, with the increased protein intake gut microbes' biodiversity increases.

Regular exercise is one of the most reliable pillars of healthy living. Physical activities help improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, maintain body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases.

General good health indicates a healthy immune system. Additionally, exercising enables free movement of cells and substances in the body and does their job efficiently.

Impact of Diet on Our Gut Microbiota

There exists a symbiotic relationship between our body and the gut microbiota. This implies that what we feed ourselves reaches the gut microbiota too. The food which is not digested by our body is used by that microbiota such as soluble fermentable fiber. The microbiota uses this food as the energy source for maintaining the material for the production of other fermentation by-products such as essential vitamins and short-chain fatty acids, which are beneficial to our body.

In the absence of a nutrient-rich diet, the microbiota produces by-products which are not good for our body.

Age as An Immune System Deteriorator

Aging also harms the immune system. Our immune response capability becomes reduces as we go on adding more candles on our birthday cakes. This, in turn, makes the body more prone to infections and more cancer risks.

Some recent researches have shown that various micronutrient deficiencies such as deficiencies of zinc, selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, and vitamins A, B6, C, and E — alter immune system response towards diseases and wellness.

Boosting Immunity

Healthy living strategies also have a defensive impact on the immune system. So make sure to follow listed guidelines to let your body function better, and stay protected from environmental assaults:-

·  Exercise regularly.

You can include cycling, brisk walking, swimming, skipping, mopping, and taking ladders instead of lift as an alternative for gym session of exercising.

·  Don't smoke or drink alcohol (if necessary, in moderation only)

·  Alcohol and drugs have a significant negative impact on the immune system's strength.

·  Consume a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, unprocessed or raw

·  Try to maintain a healthy weight

·  Take adequate sleep

·  Reduce mental stress

·   Follow instructions for avoiding infection like wash hands frequently and cooking meat thoroughly

Increasing Immunity with Herbs and Supplements

The contemporary health sector market is flooded with immune-boosting pills and concoctions that claim to "support immunity" or enhance the strength of your immune system. However, no strong evidence supports the fact that pills/concoctions can boost your immunity to the level that you can be protected from infections and diseases, completely.

Stay more reliant on diet and exercise to strengthen your immunity.