Keeping your immune system healthy

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is critical for a strong immune system and overall wellbeing, but sometimes we may need some support when the system becomes strained. When our immune systems are compromised, we are more prone to infections such as colds and flu, and it is even harder to fight these infections. ^{3a, 4a,b,c} We know that vitamins and minerals are crucial for a healthy immune system ^{4d, 11a} , but as we find the cells representing almost 70 % of our entire immune system in our gut, this seems to be a very important place to start. ^12a