Immunity

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The immune system works every day, not only in winter. It is supported by simple, unglamorous things: enough sleep, varied food, movement, and keeping long-term stress in check. Supplements come in where the diet leaves gaps. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin D has the same recognised role for immunity — and at our latitude, levels fall naturally through the months with little sun. Zinc also contributes to normal immune function; it is better taken with food, since on an empty stomach it can cause discomfort. These are the products associated with this goal. No supplement replaces a good diet, or a visit to the doctor when something is wrong. Where to start: between October and March, vitamin D is the first question worth asking your doctor, since a simple blood test shows your level. The BioHack generator takes your diet and medication into account before it suggests anything at all.