What can I do to help my Immune System?

It is critical to keep your body healthy! In addition to Health Canada Recommendations, here is what Natural Health care provider's recommend below. (Please note that this information was collected for the sole purpose of Education and it is your responsibility to seek a health care practitioner before using anything below. This information was gathered from leading health sources. It is up to you to verify and ask your health practitioner.)

Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin C 1000 to 3500mg/day spread out not all at once.
Vitamin E
PPQ protects cells in the body from oxidative damage and supports the metabolism of energy and healthy aging. It is also considered a novel cofactor with antioxidant and B vitamin-like activity. It promotes cognitive health and memory by combating mitochondrial dysfunction and protecting neurons from oxidative damage.
Vitamin D3 5,000 to 10,000 IU /day
Vitamin K use as recommended
Zinc 30 to 40mg /day. Find with copper added.
Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
Mushroom extracts and warm tea's of; Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis), Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Oyster (Pleurotus), Reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Turkey Tail (Coriolus versicolor)

Other supplements that are known are know to help are:

Astragalus. Astragalus is an herb commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Animal research suggests that its extract may significantly improve immune-related responses (41Trusted Source).
Selenium. Selenium is a mineral that’s essential for immune health. Animal research demonstrates that selenium supplements may enhance antiviral defense against influenza strains, including H1N1 (42Trusted Source, 43Trusted Source, 44Trusted Source).
Garlic. Garlic has powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. It has been shown to enhance immune health by stimulating protective white blood cells like NK cells and macrophages. However, human research is limited (45Trusted Source, 46Trusted Source).
Andrographis. This herb contains andrographolide, a terpenoid compound found to have antiviral effects against respiratory disease-causing viruses, including enterovirus D68 and influenza A (47Trusted Source, 48Trusted Source, 49Trusted Source).
Licorice. Licorice contains many substances, including glycyrrhizin, that may help protect against viral infections. According to test-tube research, glycyrrhizin exhibits antiviral activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV) (50Trusted Source).
Pelargonium sidoides. Some human research supports the use of this plant’s extract for alleviating symptoms of acute viral respiratory infections, including the common cold and bronchitis. Still, results are mixed and more research is needed (51Trusted Source).
B complex vitamins. B vitamins, including B12 and B6, are important for healthy immune response. Yet, many adults are deficient in them, which may negatively affect immune health (52Trusted Source, 53Trusted Source).
Curcumin. Curcumin is the main active compound in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and animal studies indicate that it may help improve immune function (54Trusted Source).
Echinacea. Echinacea is a genus of plants in the daisy family. Certain species have been shown to improve immune health and may have antiviral effects against several respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus and rhinoviruses (55Trusted Source).
Propolis. Propolis is a resin-like material produced by honeybees for use as a sealant in hives. Though it has impressive immune-enhancing effects and may have antiviral properties as well, more human research is needed (56Trusted Source).

What can I do to help my Immune System?

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