Top 7 Foods and Nutrients That Support Your Immune System

By: Sarah Remmer, Registered Dietician Wondering which foods help to boost the immune system? You’re not alone, especially now with COVID-19 dominating the news, and circulating claims of immune-boosting foods, supplements and concoctions that will help ward off every sickness (including COVID). Well, let’s get one thing straight right away: We don’t actually want to “boost” the immune system with supplements or specific foods. The claim that a food or nutrient is immune-boosting is misleading and scientifically inaccurate. What?! Well, a “boost” implies heightened action, which is not what you want – an overactive immune system is linked with autoimmune diseases such as lupus or multiple sclerosis. Let’s be clear: “Immune boosting” is a marketing term, not a medical term. Instead, it’s important to focus on supporting your immune system so it functions normally. There are lots of things
By: Sarah Remmer, Registered Dietician Wondering which foods help to boost the immune system? You’re not alone, especially now with COVID-19 dominating the news, and circulating claims of immune-boosting foods, supplements and concoctions that will help ward off every sickness (including COVID). Well, let’s get one thing straight right away: We don’t actually want to “boost” the immune system with supplements or specific foods. The claim that a food or nutrient is immune-boosting is misleading and scientifically inaccurate. What?! Well, a “boost” implies heightened action, which is not what you want – an overactive immune system is linked