Immunity is a system of organs, tissues and cells, the vital activity of which is aimed at protecting the body from pathogens, viruses, infections, tumor cells, both from the outside and inside. To form immune cells, a complete set of vitamins and minerals is needed, but synthesis is not the whole role of vitamins in immunity. There are vitamins that activate the functioning of the immune system and speed up the response to the occurrence of any "malfunction" in the body.
The immune system does not have a central organ, its work takes place on every millimeter of our body. That is why, only those vitamins for immunity that have a complex effect can be effective.
Let's consider what vitamins are the priority for immunity:
- Vitamin A , first of all, is responsible for the "external" immunity, the functions of which are performed by the skin. Participates in the synthesis of protein cells and antibodies. With its deficiency, colds and infectious diseases become permanent.
- Vitamin B itself does not produce antibodies, but serves as an activator of all immune processes. All B vitamins are very important for immunity, as they participate in protein and fat metabolism, accelerate the body's response to antigens, strengthen the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, make the most important function of immune cells perform more efficiently - absorption and utilization of bacteria.
- Vitamin C - a known participant in immune processes, is responsible for the body's resistance to infections.
- Vitamin E - is involved in the synthesis of immune cells, activates their response. With its deficiency, frequent colds begin.
Did you know that ...?
Allergy is a malfunction of the immune system. The body can not cope with the disposal of disease-causing bodies inside and snot, sneezing, redness of the eyes is the first sign that you need good vitamins for immunity.
How to recognize the deficit?
The best way to find out what vitamins are needed for your immunity at the moment is to look at your own symptoms:
- sinusitis, cold, cold - you need vitamins PP, C, A, B;
- problems with the stomach, ulcer, gastritis - H, B2, B12;
- influenza, infections, poorly heal wounds - A, E, C;
- dry skin, itching, brittle hair - A and E;
- uneven fat content of the skin in different parts of the body - B group vitamins .
As it was said above, for the adjusted work our immunity needs a full complex of vitamins. This task will help us to solve complex vitamin preparations for immunity:
- Multi-tabs - in addition to vitamins, the complex also includes minerals necessary for the assimilation of the vitamins themselves. It supports the immune function, activates the synthesis of antibodies, speeds up the metabolism.
- Centrum - in the composition of vitamins A, E, C, B. It is intended for seasonal strengthening of immunity, supports the immune-barrier function during the administration of antibiotics and after surgical treatment.
- Aevit - contains vitamins A and E, cleanses blood vessels, normalizes the work of the digestive tract, is very important for skin, hair and nails.
- Gerimax - contains vitamins B, A, C, E. Since the composition also includes plant components and a complex of minerals, this drug is used not only to activate immunity, but also in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal tract, nervous disorders.
Exclusively for women
For women, there are three main vitamins for immunity:
- And - without this vitamin our skin, hair and nails will be getting old before our eyes. Vitamin
And also important for the synthesis of antibodies. - E - In case of deficiency, the immune system of women will fail, especially this vitamin is necessary for us during menstruation, because it is during this period that it is easier to get sick.
- With - will protect us not only from viruses, but also from tumors.
There are two sources of vitamins: natural (food) and artificial (pharmaceuticals). Do not forget that the best vitamins for immunity you will find in fruits and vegetables, because the body will tell you when it's enough. Taking pharmacies can result in hypervitaminosis.