Sometimes we underestimate the importance of essential micronutrients, but we shouldn’t do this because these extensive and important nutrients are vital to good immune health. For everyday, baseline immune system health we should not forget the critical role that basic good nutrition plays.
Essential vitamins like vitamin A, B6, C, D, and even essential minerals like Zinc and Selenium are important building blocks for optimal immune cell function.
For example, immune cells must divide rapidly in order protect our body. Each time an immune cell divides, its DNA must be replicated, and Zinc and Vitamin B6 are essential for DNA synthesis. Additionally, omega-3 fatty acids help maintain an optimal balance in fatty acid nutrition and help maintain a normal inflammatory response, which is important because an imbalance may cause suboptimal immune function.