The human body is a network of trillions of cells, and for these cells to communicate effectively nutrients, minerals, protein, vitamins and many more are needed. Among the vitamins is Vitamin D which help boost the immune system against viral infection. This then comes to the question
What is Vitamin D?.
Vitamin D is a group of fat soluble secosteroids that are responsible for accelerating the increase of intestinal absorption of phosphate, calcium and magnesium. The most relevant compounds of Vitamin D beneficial for humans are vitamin D3 (which is also known as cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 ( also known as ergocalciferol)
Vitamin D is critical to having a good immune system for better general body health and live longer. Since vitamin d can boost the immune system to aid the body fight against fungus, bacterial and kill viruses.
Let’s take a closer look into sources of vitamin D that are mostly common in our homes, so that we can utilize it to help boost our immune system against certain viruses.
1. Sunlight
First lets that note that our body in an optimum conditions do produce essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed for its proper functioning and stronger defense system against both internal and external pathogens and viruses.
Note human body does not accept “that” which does not already exist in it, or that which itself in proper functioning can produce, this is one law of nature governing the body. Any foreign or unnatural source of food, water or medicine would render the body with serious negative effect.
With this already established the skin Is able to produce vitamin D on its own done with a source of sun light. Vitamin D3 also known as cholecalciferol is that which your skin makes when it gets enough sun light. (Cholecalciferol is synthesis in the lower layer of your skin epidermis through a chemical reaction which is dependent on sun exposure).
It will then be equally important that you sit and relax in your balcony or an open aerated place to expose your skin early in the morning during sun set to obtain the essential benefit of having your body to produce vitamin D3.
2. Egg yolks
I see a smile on your face upon review that egg contain vitamin D, you are not alone with your smile we all are happy.
From research it is known and established that the white portion of an egg contains protein, and with the yolk concentrated with minerals, fats and vitamins. A yolk of an egg contains 37 IU of vitamin D. With the vitamin D levels ranging on the level of exposure to sun light. These vitamins help boost the immune system which equally translate to helping fight against viral infections.
3. Include Mushroom in your diet
Mushroom is really delicious and contains powerful source of antioxidant called selenium, protein, vitamin B and fiber. With much focus on the antioxidant called selenium and Vitamin B which helps to support the immune system and most importantly help prevent damage to our cells and tissues. And with the high level of fiber, is really good for gut health and since gastro-internal health is equally important to boosting the immune system, eating at least five (5) button mushroom per day could reduce the risk of any deadly viral infection.
4 Fatty Fish
Fish like salmon have rich amount of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which in research have shown to reduce inflammation, cancer, arthritis and heart related diseases. With fatty fish packed with vitamin D it of no surprise that it can really help with the boosting of our immune system hence helping to fight against pathogenically and viral disease. It is of vital uses that you pay must attention to what you eat because that’s what strengthen you or weakens you. And it will also be best if you could also try plant base diet to help strengthen your immune system.
