Vitamin D3, medicinal mushrooms, omega-3s, and other nutrients found to be most effective for activating immune cells and supporting a healthy immune response
Key Points
- A 2022 publication reviewed several immunoceuticals with previously proven effects on the immune system, listing vitamin D3, medicinal mushrooms, quercetin, omega-3 fatty acids, carotenoids, probiotics, melatonin, and micronutrients such as zinc and selenium as some of the most effective
- How efficiently an individual’s immune system works varies greatly based on genetics and factors such as age, sex, diet, their environmental, and their microbiome; individuals can be classified high, average, or low immune responders based on the ability of their immune system to launch a balanced and effective response.
