Immune-boosting foods you did not know about. Did you know home-made sauerkraut and kimchi contain a lot of vitamins and can boost your immunity against infections? Natural vitamins in foods can strengthen your ability to fight viral infections such as the common cold and pneumonia. Natural vitamin C has incredible immune-boosting properties to fight infections. The best sources of Vitamin C when you are sick are sauerkraut, kimchi, lime and lemon. Vitamin C supports both innate and adaptive immune system. Vitamin C protects against oxidative stress. Vitamin C supports the epithelial barrier function. Vitamin C accumulates in phagocytic cells, such as neutrophils and can enhance phagocytosis. Vitamin C can enhance the differentiation and proliferation of B and T cells. Individuals with vitamin C deficiency are highly susceptible to potentially fatal infections such as pneumonia.
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