Flourish Health & Wellbeing Magazine May 25 - Flipbook - Page 30
Vitamin C:
THE IMMUNE-BOOSTING ANTIOXIDANT
Vitamin C is a powerful an琀椀oxidant that
supports immune cell func琀椀on and helps the
body 昀椀ght infec琀椀ons. Unlike some animals,
humans cannot produce vitamin C, making
dietary intake essen琀椀al.
Best Food Sources:
• Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits)
• Berries (blueberries, strawberries,
raspberries)
• Dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale)
• Capsicum (red and yellow peppers)
• Tomatoes
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Vitamin D:
THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN FOR IMMUNITY
Vitamin D is cri琀椀cal for immune func琀椀on and
reducing the risk of infec琀椀ons. Low vitamin D
levels have been linked to increased suscep琀椀bility
to respiratory infections and autoimmune
conditions. While the best source of vitamin D is
sunlight exposure, many people do not get
enough due to lifestyle factors, indoor work
environments, and sunscreen use.
Best Food Sources:
• Oily 昀椀sh (salmon, sardines, mackerel)
• Egg yolks (especially free-range)
• Mushrooms (exposed to sunlight)
• For琀椀昀椀ed dairy and plant-based milk
• For琀椀昀椀ed cereals
If dietary intake and sun exposure are inadequate,
a vitamin D supplement may be bene昀椀cial,
par琀椀cularly during periods of low sun exposure.
