Flourish Health & Wellbeing Magazine May 25 - Flipbook - Page 28
NOURISH
Nutrition
Immunity
HOW YOUR DIET SUPPORTS
A STRONG DEFENCE SYSTEM
BY EUGENIA AVERINA, PHARMACIST
A strong immune system is your body’s 昀椀rst line
of defence against infec琀椀ons, and nutri琀椀on plays a
crucial role in keeping it func琀椀oning op琀椀mally. While
good hygiene, regular exercise, quality sleep, and
stress management all contribute to a healthy immune
response, what you eat can signi昀椀cantly impact your
ability to fend o昀昀 illness.
Around 70% of the immune system resides in the gut,
meaning the foods you consume directly a昀昀ect your
body’s defence mechanisms. A well-balanced diet rich
in essen琀椀al nutrients can strengthen immunity, reduce
in昀氀amma琀椀on, and improve overall wellbeing.
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