Having an optimally functioning immune system is more important than ever. Medical professionals say to stick with these more mundane, but proven, approaches.
By Sumathi Reddy March 12, 2020 7:56 pm ET As the new coronavirus continues to spread across the country, having an optimally functioning immune system is more important than ever.
Andrew Diamond, chief medical officer of One Medical, a nationwide network of primary-care providers, says the stress hormone cortisol turns off cells in your immune system. He recommends engaging in activities that people find relaxing, such as meditation. • Get adequate sleep. For adults, that means getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Children should get more, depending on their age.• Eat plenty of plain yogurt every day. “It’s really an easy way to boost your probiotics and help support your microbiome,” Dr. Katz says. “It helps to support the good bacteria that live in your body, which help to fight bad bacteria or viruses.”
• Watch your diet. Stick to a healthful, balanced diet filled with lots of colorful fruits and vegetables to ensure you’re getting enough zinc and vitamin D and other important vitamins and minerals. Most experts say you should be able to get enough of these vitamins and minerals through your diet, and extra supplementation isn’t necessary. But because vitamin D deficiency is relatively common, experts do recommend supplementation if levels are low.
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