Vitamins
<p><b>Essential vitamins and minerals</b></p>
<p>Finding ways to strengthen the immune system has become a priority as we grapple with the COVID-19 virus.</p>
<p>Your immune system consists of a complex collection of cells, processes, and chemicals that constantly defends your body against invading pathogens, like viruses, toxins, and bacteria.</p>
<p>With the current state of our lives and for the benefit of staying safe from infections and diseases, you will need to keep your immune system healthy year-round. Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet, getting enough rest, exercising, avoiding smoking and alcohol are always the best ways to reduce your health risk.</p>
<p>Because COVID-19 comes with cold and flu-like symptoms, some vitamins may help boost your immune system and fight the illness.</p>
<p><b>Vitamin D</b> is also known as the “sunshine vitamin” and is essential for immune function. Healthy levels of this vitamin may help lower your risk of respiratory infections.</p>
<p><b>Zinc </b>is needed for immune cell development and communication and plays an important role in the inflammatory response.</p>
<p><b>Vitamin C</b> supports the function of various immune cells and enhances their ability to protect against infection. Vitamin C is vital for immune health as it may reduce the duration and severity of upper respiratory tract infections, and the common cold.</p>
<p><b>B Vitamins</b> play an important role in maintaining good health. B vitamins have a direct impact on your energy levels, brain function, and cell metabolism. Vitamin B complex helps prevent infections and helps support or promote cell health.</p>
<p><b>Good to know:</b></p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Remember, there’s no supplement or diet that can 100% protect you from COVID. Keep practising social distancing and taking steps to be healthy.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Currently, no research supports the use of any supplement to specifically protect against COVID-19.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Vitamins and supplements may interact with one another in your system, be sure to notify your doctor about all that you're taking and consult your doctor before starting a vitamin regimen.</p>
