Vitamin D is critical to immune health. Having adequate levels of vitamin D and supplementing with vitamin D has been found to reduce the risk of getting colds, flu
Registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Veggies & Chocolate. "While it's unrealistic to expect that all of your meals will contain fresh
Magnesium is required for over 300 chemical reactions in your body, so it's instrumental in making sure your body works optimally
Antioxidants are a broad category of plant chemicals, aka phytonutrients. They are instrumental in overall health, inflammatory balance, and immune function
This particular coronavirus is notable for triggering uncontrolled inflammation as our immune system tries to fight it
Green, leafy vegetables are among the richest sources of folate. But, these foods may often go bad sooner than heartier vegetables
Zinc increases the activity of our innate immune system and can increase the activity and growth of white blood cells. This micronutrient is also required
There have been reports suggesting that melatonin, your body's 'sleep hormone,' may be really important in protecting
Many Americans struggle to get enough omega-3 fatty acids to begin with, so this may be a nutrient of concern if your diet is more limited
The B complex vitamins include niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and others help maintain good energy levels