There has been a serious increase in respiratory tract infections recently. The most effective way to protect the body against this is to strengthen the immune system. Selman Alimoğlu said, “While schools are opening, it is necessary to take precautions to strengthen the immune system of children and prevent infectious diseases. “For this reason, vitamins C, D and Zinc support are very important,” he said.
During the winter months, you may be at risk of many diseases due to spending more time indoors. Especially in these months when upper respiratory tract infections are common, choosing foods that will strengthen the immune system and supporting the body with supplementary foods are among the primary ways of protection.
Stating that one of the most effective ways to protect against viruses such as colds and flu, especially during seasonal transitions, is to keep the immune system strong, Alimoğlu said, “Especially during seasonal transitions and winter months, droplets spread around by sneezing, coughing, talking or contacts such as shaking hands and kissing can cause upper respiratory infections. tract infection can be transmitted from person to person. While schools are opening, it is necessary to strengthen children’s immune systems. There has been an increase in respiratory tract infections in our country in the last few weeks. We can protect ourselves from these diseases, whose symptoms can last up to 3 weeks, by strengthening our immune system. We can support our body through antioxidant-rich nutrition, regular sleep, sports, mental comfort, increasing the intake of vitamins and minerals such as C, D and zinc, and consuming plenty of water and fluids. During these epidemic periods, which are the expected result of seasonal conditions, measures such as frequent ventilation of the environment, use of masks in closed areas, frequent washing and cleaning of hands, regular disinfection of contact areas, and avoidance of cigarettes and alcohol increase protection. “In cases where nutrition is insufficient, strengthening the body with food supplements containing vitamins and minerals helps to overcome epidemic periods without getting sick or with the slightest effects,” he said.
“VITAMINS C, D AND ZINC ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR IMMUNITY”
Giving the following information about vitamins and minerals that will strengthen immunity, Alimoğlu said, “Vitamin C, which is one of the vitamins that the human body needs most, helps protect against infections as well as strengthening the immune system, and prevents the development of anemia by facilitating the absorption of folic acid and iron. Orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon; We can count parsley, zucchini, cauliflower, tomato, spinach, green pepper, rosehip and foods containing vitamin C. Vitamin D is much more important in winter. Vitamin D, the most efficient source of which is the sun, helps strengthen bones by accelerating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, strengthens muscles and strengthens the immune system. We can count fish oil, fish, liver, egg yolk, milk and dairy products as the foods containing the most vitamin D. Zinc is one of the most important minerals for our body. While strengthening immunity, it reduces the risk of seasonal illnesses, accelerates the healing of wounds, is good for the skin and fights against hair loss. Sesame seeds, eggs, potatoes, red meat, shellfish and green leafy vegetables contain plenty of zinc. “This trio, vitamins C, D and zinc, is very important to strengthen immunity,” he said.
Noting that they have developed products based on quality and naturalness to support the body in cases where natural intake is insufficient, Selman Alimoğlu said, “We support consumers in protecting their immune systems by offering nearly 150 product types that we produce responsibly in the healthiest environment.”
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