Healthy immunity is supported by a strong, defensive, robust immune system. Your immune system is your body’s early warning system, as well as first responder, to the invasion of bugs like bacterial infections and viruses. When your immune system is strong, this healthy immunity reduces the impact invaders have on your body. If your immune system is unsupported or compromised by:

• A poor diet (low in nutrient rich fruits and vegetables) or eating a lot of processed and pre-packaged foods;
• Stress (both physical and emotional stress can have a lasting impact on your immunity); and/or
• Not getting enough sleep;

…your body may have difficulties fighting infections and instead fall into sickness.

Spotlight on a poor diet for healthy immunity

A poor diet can be one of the key reasons your immune system is weak. Eating plenty of healthy fruits and vegetables high in vitamins and minerals (like vitamin c), and eating plenty of grains, nuts and seeds (like Brazil nuts that are high in the important immune mineral Selenium, or Pumpkin seeds, that are high in the immune mineral Zinc) helps to keep your immune system strong by supporting its ability to fight infection. Some foods also add an extra benefit to your immune system by helping it fight bugs head on. One of the most potent immune system bug fighters you can find in your pantry as well as your medicine cabinet is garlic.

Not all garlic is the same

During the winter months, garlic is a great addition to stews, stir fry’s and spaghetti, in order to boost its nutritional quality and help build a strong immune system. But did you know that medicinal garlic is a stronger, and better way to boost your immunity naturally? But all garlic extracts are not equal. Those made from fresh garlic aged up to 20 months is best, as the aging process draws out the healing properties of the garlic, while removing its ability to cause garlic breath or indigestion when taken at high doses. This means you can take a potent, immune boosting garlic in capsule form without worrying about its odorous reputation.

Mr Vitamins recommends

Nutra-Life Aged Garlic Extract High Potency formula

When taken daily, Nutra-Life Aged Garlic Extract High Potency formula helps to build strong immunity and protect the body from the harmful effects of colds and flu’s. Made from fresh, organic garlic aged for up to 20 months, aged garlic extract does not cause garlic breath and is safe to take on a daily basis. Find out more and shop online for Nutralife Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Extra Potency Formula here