The doctor gave advice on strengthening the immune system by autumn

Doctor Ekaterina Dmitrenko told how to strengthen the immune system for the autumn season.

In an interview with the agency RuNews24.Ru On Monday, August 25, a specialist named the key factors affecting immunity. She stressed that during sleep, the body recovers and strengthens protective mechanisms, and its lack increases the risk of infections. The optimal sleep duration is at least seven hours, it is best to go to bed from 22:00 to 23:30.

Of particular importance is vitamin D, which regulates the immune response. It is important to get it from sunlight or dietary supplements. Regular physical activity also strengthens the immune system: it slows down the aging of the protective system and increases its effectiveness.

Sauna, according to the doctor, traditionally helps in the prevention of respiratory diseases, and sunlight additionally normalizes circadian rhythms. The immune system requires trace elements, in particular zinc and selenium.

Dmitrenko attributed beta-glucans, elderberry and colostrum to useful natural substances, which positively affect the immune response. Vitamin C is also important, however, as the specialist noted, you can not rely on it alone.

The doctor emphasized that maintaining immunity requires an integrated approach, and the best way to prevent diseases is a healthy lifestyle.

On August 24, radiologist, physiotherapist Natalia Kuligina told Life.ru how to strengthen the immune system. According to her, adequate sleep, a balanced diet, moderate physical activity and vitamin control are the basic things that everyone can do for themselves.

On August 20, infectious disease specialist Olga Stolyarova noted that zinc-rich foods will help prepare for the cold season. According to her, a balanced diet strengthens the immune system: it is important to eat seasonal vegetables, fruits and berries rich in vitamin C, get vitamin D from fish, eggs and mushrooms, zinc from meat, legumes and nuts. Probiotics are useful for the microflora — yogurt without additives, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, 360.ru .

In July, obstetrician-gynecologist Natalia Trifonova told Izvestia about the effect of breast milk on the newborn's immunity. According to her, the fatty acids and vitamin D contained in breast milk play a key role in the development of the child's immune system and brain.

In November, pulmonologist, rheumatologist, therapist, MD Elena Popova recommended strengthening the immune system in winter through outdoor walks and physical activity. According to her, this will increase the chances of protecting yourself from the flu, writes RT.

Earlier, gynecologist-endocrinologist Olga Kaplina told Pravda.Ru Nutrition can strengthen the immune system: it is important to get enough protein to produce protective cells, vitamin C to support protective functions, vitamin E as an antioxidant and zinc as an immunostimulator. The lack of these substances weakens the immune system and makes the body vulnerable.

Prior to this, pediatrician-immunologist, MD, Professor Andrey Prodeus named three ways to strengthen children's immunity. So, following a daily routine with a good night's sleep, a balanced diet with enough protein, iron and vitamin D, as well as hygiene will help in this, writes NSN.

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