How Multi-Vitamins Offer Immune Support

At Beretta Chiropractic & Exercise Therapy Center in Irwin, PA, our chiropractor service believes in treating the whole body, including good nutrition that offers immune support. The immune system includes your white blood cells and antibodies, along with support from the lymphatic system, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow. These special organs all work together to fight infection and reduce inflammation throughout the body.

How Vitamins Offer Immune Support

Vitamins and minerals directly support our immune system, helping our bodies to attack parasites, viruses, bacteria, and more. It is the white blood cells and antibodies roaming throughout cells and tissues that are constantly on the hunt for these invaders Once they are spotted, a complex response from our immune system goes to battle to protect our health.

Some signs that your immune support system is doing battle (and in some cases, it may be struggling or failing) include:

• feeling tired or sluggish
• frequent colds or infections
• high stress levels or anxiety
• regular diarrhea, gas, or constipation
• slow-healing wounds

A chiropractor may suggest the use of multi-vitamins to support your immune system, keeping it strong and increasing your quality of life. When you support your immune system with both multi-vitamins and chiropractic therapies such as chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy, your nervous system is better able to perform optimally. Since the nervous system also controls the functioning of your immune system, a chiropractor in Irwin, PA is a powerful combination for optimum immune support. 

Vitamins and Minerals offer Immune Support

It is no secret that today's soil is depleted of the nutrients that our bodies need for a healthy diet. Intensive farming methods and the over-processing of crops means we may need to talk vitamin and mineral supplements to gain those vital micro-nutrients that are missing in our food supply. Our bodies require a balanced mix of vitamins and minerals for a truly healthy immune system - along with enough sleep, plenty of water, and daily exercise.

The following list of vitamins and minerals are essential for immune support:

• Vitamin C 
• Vitamin E 
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D
• Folic Acid
• Iron
• Zinc
• Selenium

Along with multivitamins, you should still eat a balanced diet of color-rich fruits and veggies, along with some protein sources such as meat, chicken, fish, and beans. For the greatest boost to the immune system,  Vitamins B6, C, and E are all powerful options for their immune-boosting properties.

Call Beretta Chiropractic & Exercise Therapy Center

Visit us at Beretta Chiropractic & Exercise to discover how general nutrition contributes to overall well-being. In addition to providing a proprietary blend of vitamins and minerals, Beretta Chiropractic & Exercise Therapy Center in Irwin, PA also offers supplements and nutritional advice on weight gain or weight loss, body fat control, hormone imbalance, and detoxification programs.