A Study to Maintain Good Health
The research was conducted in 2018 and 2019 by Drs. D. Wu, E.D. Lewis, and S.N. Meydani, who are responsible for the Nutritional Immunology Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, MA, United States, along with Dr. M. Pae from the Department of Food and Nutrition at Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea. The document is titled 'Nutritional Modulation of Immune Function: Analysis of Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Relevance,' published in Frontiers in Immunology, 9, 3160.
PROTEIN
- Protein is an essential component of every cell in the
body including immune cells - Post-exercise protein has been
shown to have beneficial effects for the immune system
in athletes - Aim to consume up to 30% of
your daily calories from
protein
FIBRE
- Dietary fibres are the indigestible parts of plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes
- An adequate amount of soluble and insoluble fibre intake is an essential part of taking care of our digestive system
- A healthy gut contributes to the maintenance of a healthy immune system
HEALTHY FATS
- Healthy fats play a key role in our bodies
- They are needed for normal functioning of the immune system as well as vision, brain, and heart
- Some healthy fats are also considered essential, therefore we have to consume them through foods
VITAMINS & MINERALS
- Vitamins & Minerals are mainly
found in fresh fruits & vegetables - Many of these essential nutrients have a direct impact on our immune system
- 75% of the world’s population
does not consume enough fruits and vegetables
PHYTONUTRIENTS
- Are plant based only nutrients
- Can help reduce oxidative stress & boost immune system
- This is why is important to have your 5 a day!
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