What to do to fight against the flu and strengthen its immune system this winter ?
What is an immune system?
The immune system is a set of organs, tissues, cells and molecules, the role of which is to ensure a person’s immunity. The immune system produces lymphocyteswhite blood cells, which can recognize and destroy abnormal cells in the body.
A strong immune system therefore helps protect against certain diseases, because immunity develops after infections or vaccinations. On the contrary, if the immune system is weak, we can speak ofimmunodeficiencyand people are therefore more vulnerable to infections.
What is the flu?
There fluOr influenza, is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This is a very contagious respiratory pathology, which can be serious in fragile subjects. The flu can cause a high fever and weaken the affected patient, with muscle pain, extreme fatigue and headache and throat pain.
How to strengthen your immune system to avoid getting the flu?
When we are tired, stressed, lack sleep and a balanced diet, or when we smoke, our immune system can be weakened, and we fall ill easily. How boost your immunity ?
The first thing to do to avoid getting the flu is to make yourself vaccinate against this virus, if you are eligible for the annual vaccination campaign. If you do not usually receive a voucher, and you are vulnerable (pregnant, for example), do not hesitate to contact your doctor or pharmacist.
You can also review your lifestyle : practice more sport, keeping it moderate and without excess, stop smoking, go to bed earlier to try to sleep 8 hours a night, and take care of your diet.
To eat better, you can focus your food on vitamins, such as B vitamins (found in fish, eggs or dairy products), C (oranges, red fruits, broccoli, peppers), D (avocados, oily fish, mushrooms) , omega-3 fatty acids (fatty fish), probiotics (yogurts), iron and zinc. If the intake in your diet is not sufficient, you can consume food supplements.
Finally, hydrate yourself sufficiently, and remember to wash your hands regularly!
Sources:
Pharmacies Brunet, Main Pharmacy, BIORL Laboratories, Pharmashopi
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