Flourish Health & Wellbeing Magazine May 25 - Flipbook - Page 31
Phytonutrients:
NATURE’S IMMUNE BOOSTERS
Phytonutrients are natural compounds
found in plants that have immuneenhancing and an琀椀-in昀氀ammatory
proper琀椀es. Some of the most wellresearched include:
GI
N
G
E
R,
E
RM
TU
&
RIC
HONEY TEA
• Allicin (garlic): Enhances
white blood cell ac琀椀vity and
has an琀椀bacterial and an琀椀viral
proper琀椀es. Some studies suggest
that garlic supplementa琀椀on can
reduce the frequency and dura琀椀on
of colds.
• Gingerol (ginger): Contains an琀椀in昀氀ammatory proper琀椀es that
may help the immune system
昀椀ght infec琀椀ons.
• Curcumin (turmeric): Supports
immune regula琀椀on and has
been shown to enhance
an琀椀body responses.
• Methylglyoxal (manuka honey): A
natural an琀椀bacterial
compound that may assist in
preven琀椀ng infec琀椀ons.
A balanced diet, rich in whole foods, is
the foundation of a resilient immune
system. By nourishing your body with
the right nutrients, you can
strengthen your immune defences
and enhance overall wellbeing.
Always seek professional medical advice:
The information provided in this article is for educational
and informational purposes only and is not intended as a
substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or
treatment. While every effort has been made to ensure
accuracy, nutritional needs vary from person to person
based on age, health conditions, medications, and lifestyle
factors. Before making significant changes to your diet,
taking supplements, or if you have any concerns about your
immune health, underlying conditions, or nutritional status,
consult with a qualified medical professional, dietitian,
nutritionist or pharmacist.
