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CLEARWATER, Fla. - AstroBug -- Public interest in immune health continues to increase, with searches for infections, allergies, coughs and fever coming up among the top health-related searches online. Recent discoveries in the field of immunity have shed new light on how individuals can boost their immune system.

Calcium: Beyond Bone Health

Traditionally celebrated for its role in building strong bones and teeth, calcium is now recognized for its immune-boosting properties. A study published in Frontiers in Immunology revealed that calcium plays a critical role in activating certain immune cells. These cells are essential for identifying and eliminating disease.

Magnesium: The Silent Immune Modulator

Magnesium, often dubbed the "forgotten mineral," is vital for numerous physiological functions, including immune response regulation. Research in immunological journals has discovered that magnesium deficiency can impair the function of immune cells. Magnesium increases adaptive immunity, which occurs when someone's immune system has a response to a substance or to fungus or bacteria. Magnesium helps maintain a balanced immune response.

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Vitamin D: The Immune System's Best Friend

Vitamin D, widely known for its role in bone health and mood regulation, has emerged as a key player in immune health. According to a comprehensive review in the Journal "Nutrients" vitamin D enhances the pathogen-fighting effects of monocytes and macrophages – those white blood cells that are important parts of the immune defense. Vitamin D receiving sites are found on most all cells of the immune system.

Zinc: The Gatekeeper of Immune Function

Zinc is essential for maintaining the integrity and function of the immune system. Zinc has been used since ancient times to help heal wounds. It is a well-known remedy for reducing the duration of the common cold.  People with low zinc levels have less infection-fighting immune cells and their thymus gland (in which these immune cells develop), is smaller. When given extra zinc, their thymus grows and starts pumping out greater immunity.

A Combined Approach to Immune Health

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Combining these nutrients through a balanced diet or appropriate supplementation can synergistically enhance immune function. Foods rich in these nutrients include leafy greens, nuts, seeds, eggs, beans, salmon, sardines, dairy, whole grains and shell fish. In addition to dietary sources, targeted supplements can be beneficial, especially for individuals with specific deficiencies or increased nutritional needs.

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