Foods that Boost the Immune System
Disease description:
I am 24 years old this year. Since childhood, my health has been relatively poor, and I often experience recurrent colds. A friend mentioned that this might be due to a weakened immune system. I would like to ask the doctor, what foods can help boost immunity?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
A diet to enhance immunity should focus on balanced nutrition, mainly including:
1. Foods rich in vitamins: such as fruits high in vitamin C, including oranges, lemons, kiwifruit, and strawberries, as well as vegetables rich in vitamins A and C, such as carrots, spinach, and broccoli. Antioxidants in these foods help enhance the activity of immune cells and strengthen the body's resistance.
2. Foods rich in high-quality protein: such as eggs, milk, lean meat, fish, and soy products. Protein serves as the foundation for building immune cells, and adequate intake of high-quality protein helps enhance the function of the immune system.
3. Foods rich in trace elements: such as animal liver, seafood, and nuts. These foods contain trace elements like iron, zinc, and selenium, which play important roles in the production and function of immune cells.
4. Probiotic foods: such as yogurt and kimchi, which contain probiotics that help regulate the balance of intestinal flora, promote gut health, and thereby indirectly enhance immunity.
5. Other foods with special benefits: such as garlic, ginger, and green tea. Garlic has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, ginger contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents, and green tea is rich in antioxidants—all of which help strengthen the immune system.
If you have any special health conditions, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
