Are you constantly feeling run-down and lethargic? Is your lack of energy affecting your work and social life? Do you seem to constantly have a cold? If the answer to these questions is a resounding ‘yes’, then your immune system might need a bit of a pick-me-up.
Alongside alternative options like antibacterial Manuka honey and traditional herbal remedy, Echinacea, some vitamins and minerals are linked to the health and might of the immune system.
Vitamin C
Possibly the most well-known of all the vitamins, vitamin C – also known as ascorbic acid – helps with wound healing, and can protect cells to keep them healthy. It’s famously found in oranges and orange juice, but sources also include, surprisingly, potatoes and brussels sprouts.
Many people take vitamin C in some form if they develop cold or flu symptoms, as its links to immunity are widely known. In reality, though, most adults need 40mg of it every day.
Vitamin D
Known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, vitamin D is synthesised in the body when UVB rays hit cholesterol within your skin cells. During the autumn and winter, the sunlight in the UK isn’t strong enough for the body to make it – and it’s only found in a handful of foods. A supplement can help ensure you get the right amount – the NHS advises taking 10mcg per day, throughout the year.
When it comes to immunity, one study found that:
Vitamin D can modulate the innate and adaptive immune responses. Deficiency in vitamin D is associated with increased autoimmunity as well as an increased susceptibility to infection.
Zinc
Amongst other things, zinc can help with wound healing and in the creation of new cells and enzymes. It’s also thought it can help support the immune system in fighting infection. 7mg for women and 9.5mg for men is needed by the body on a daily basis; meat, shellfish and dairy are all good sources.
Are you getting enough?
With hectic schedules and demanding lives, it can be hard to know if you’re getting enough vitamins, minerals and nutrients to support your body’s immune system. In addition, vitamin deficiencies are linked to a wide range of diseases. That’s why it’s important to ensure your levels are the highest they can be.
How can NADclinic help?
There are lots of ways we can help:
Blood testing – we can check levels of key vitamins, minerals and nutrients in your blood and help build a picture of your general health. Incredibly, through these tests, we can also check the function of certain organs.
NAD+ IV Infusions – these are known as ‘’immunity IV drips’’ because they’re packed full of the powerful vitamins your body needs to help power and prepare your immune system. What’s more, they absorb quickly and more easily than oral supplements do, because they go straight to your bloodstream. Our NAD+ Super Vitamin Immune Booster IV Infusion contains a blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, while our NAD+ High-Dose Vitamin C IV Infusion Program increases your dose over time to build your body’s supplies and also features a light therapy element.
NAD+ Injections – from our NAD+ Vitamin B Injection, which can help with metabolism and cell repair, to our NAD+ Glutathione Push Injection, which boosts sleep, focus and clarity, you can help support your immunity through regulating some basic body functions.
How does NAD+ help?
All our treatments are infused with NAD+, the ‘miracle molecule’ that aids cell metabolism and in turn helps reduce chemical stress, DNA repair and inflammation. You can read more about it here.
What else can I do?
From getting into a good sleep routine of 8 hours per night, to eating and exercising well, there are other ways you can help give your immune system a boost. In fact, poor sleep is a huge factor in illness, as well as stress.
How do I book?
To get started on your immunity journey or to learn more about our immunity IV drips, get in touch here with our expert team today.
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