How to get the most out of your immune system

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How to get the most out of your immune system

It’s not a secret and it’s not a product. What’s good for your overall health is good for immune function. The best ways to keep your immune system at peak performance are:

This list probably looks familiar. These measures have long been recommended for overall health, and can do a lot to help many of us.

Certain illnesses HIV, some cancers, and autoimmune disorders. Or their treatments can affect how well the immune system works. So some people may need additional help from medications and therapies, which could truly count as immune boosting.

This goes for individual foods as well. None has ever been shown to improve immune function on its own. It’s the overall quality of your diet, not individual foods, that matters most. A similar approach applies to advice on foods you should avoid, such as sugary drinks or highly processed meats: the best foods to avoid in support of your immune system are the same ones you should be limiting anyway.