I tested 3 ‘immune-boosting’ supplements to ward off ‘Freshers’ flu’ – one had a dreadful after taste --[Reported by Umva mag]

AS a new university year begins “freshers’ flu” – the virus that spreads as students gather again – is back . Boosting your immunity is never a bad idea, even if you’re far too old for uni. We tested 3 ‘immune-boosting’ supplements to ward off ‘Freshers’ flu’ The best way to do this is by having enough sleep, a balanced diet, exercising, minimising stress and cutting down on booze and cigarettes. Today I look at supplements aimed at helping . . . Mushrooms Hifas Da Terra Bio Defense pills contain a large dose of vitamin C THERE are five organic immune-supporting mushrooms in Hifas Da Terra Bio Defense pills – reishi, maitake, shiitake, oyster and brown king oyster. The fungi are high in beta-glucans – natural indigestible fibres that have been found to help balance gut health and “prime” our immune system to fight off bugs and germs. These easy-to-swallow pills also contain a large dose of vitamin C, from organic acerola cherries, and vegan vitamin D from real reindeer lichen. On offer now – £30.60 for a month’s supply. hifasdaterra.com Seaweed SuppliedEach Doctor Seaweed Pure seaweed 500mg capsule contains similar levels of iodine to a portion of haddock[/caption] IODINE is a mineral you can find in seafood, eggs, milk and milk products. Dietary deficiencies in it have been shown to severely impact mental and physical health and thyroid function. The thryoid controls the body’s metabolism and many other key functions, including energy, cognitition and immunity. So keeping yours healthy is vital. Seaweed is the only plant-based source that provides adequate amounts of iodine for optimal function. It is also rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals so perfect for immunity. Each Doctor Seaweed Pure seaweed 500mg capsule contains similar levels of iodine to a portion of haddock. These do have a slight aftertaste so I take with a lot of water. £15 for a month’s supply. doctorseaweed.com Vitamin D kit SuppliedYou can now check your vitamin D levels at home using BetterYou Vitamin D Test Kit[/caption] IT is recommended that everyone from the age of one takes 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day. It contributes to the function and strength of your immune system. You can now check your levels at home using BetterYou Vitamin D Test Kit. Simply prick your finger and put a drop of blood on to blotting paper which you post to a lab. The results take about three weeks and you will receive a free personalised supplementation plan based on your levels. Around one in five of us is low or deficient in vitamin D – including me. Regular sun exposure is the most natural way to get enough – but even though I run outdoors a lot, this showed my levels were still low. £34.95, currently with a free vitamin D oral spray. betteryou.com

Oct 4, 2024 - 17:54

I tested 3 ‘immune-boosting’ supplements to ward off ‘Freshers’ flu’ – one had a dreadful after taste --[Reported by Umva mag]

AS a new university year begins “freshers’ flu” – the virus that spreads as students gather again – is back .

Boosting your immunity is never a bad idea, even if you’re far too old for uni.

a bottle of bio-defense sits next to a box of doctor seaweed — We tested 3 ‘immune-boosting’ supplements to ward off ‘Freshers’ flu’

The best way to do this is by having enough sleep, a balanced diet, exercising, minimising stress and cutting down on booze and cigarettes.

Today I look at supplements aimed at helping . . .

Mushrooms

a bottle of hifas da terra bio-defense daily support for your immune system — Hifas Da Terra Bio Defense pills contain a large dose of vitamin C

THERE are five organic immune-supporting mushrooms in Hifas Da Terra Bio Defense pills – reishi, maitake, shiitake, oyster and brown king oyster.

The fungi are high in beta-glucans – natural indigestible fibres that have been found to help balance gut health and “prime” our immune system to fight off bugs and germs.

These easy-to-swallow pills also contain a large dose of vitamin C, from organic acerola cherries, and vegan vitamin D from real reindeer lichen.

On offer now – £30.60 for a month’s supply. hifasdaterra.com

Seaweed

Each Doctor Seaweed Pure seaweed 500mg capsule contains similar levels of iodine to a portion of haddock[/caption]

IODINE is a mineral you can find in seafood, eggs, milk and milk products.

Dietary deficiencies in it have been shown to severely impact mental and physical health and thyroid function.

The thryoid controls the body’s metabolism and many other key functions, including energy, cognitition and immunity. So keeping yours healthy is vital.

Seaweed is the only plant-based source that provides adequate amounts of iodine for optimal function.

It is also rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals so perfect for immunity.

Each Doctor Seaweed Pure seaweed 500mg capsule contains similar levels of iodine to a portion of haddock.

These do have a slight aftertaste so I take with a lot of water.

£15 for a month’s supply. doctorseaweed.com

Vitamin D kit

You can now check your vitamin D levels at home using BetterYou Vitamin D Test Kit[/caption]

IT is recommended that everyone from the age of one takes 10 micrograms of vitamin D a day.

It contributes to the function and strength of your immune system.

You can now check your levels at home using BetterYou Vitamin D Test Kit.

Simply prick your finger and put a drop of blood on to blotting paper which you post to a lab.

The results take about three weeks and you will receive a free personalised supplementation plan based on your levels.

Around one in five of us is low or deficient in vitamin D – including me.

Regular sun exposure is the most natural way to get enough – but even though I run outdoors a lot, this showed my levels were still low.

£34.95, currently with a free vitamin D oral spray. betteryou.com

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