Here is what happens in the body to provide this protection:
- Bone marrow starts the process as it creates cells through hematopoiesis of its stem cells into immune system cells.
- The thymus produces mature T cells from other bone marrow cells.
- These T cells are needed as a helper in the immune system. Some T-cells help regulate the complex workings of the immune system and activate white blood cells to fight infections and others destroy infected or mutant cells.
- The spleen also has a role to play. It is made up of B Cells, T cells, macrophages, dendritic cells, natural killer cells and red blood cells. It acts as a blood filter capturing antigens and destroying old red blood cells or using its B cells to produce antibodies.
- Lymph Nodes throughout the body, composed mainly of T cells, B cells, dendritic cells and macrophages, drain tissue fluid and filter antigens from lymph.
- Macrophages regulate immune system response and carry antigens to T cells and B cells to deal with.
- Dendritic cells found in the thymus, lymph nodes, spleen, blood stream and tissues performs much like the macrophages in carrying antigens to T cells and B cells.
Now that we understand how the immune system works and how important it is to our health, here’s some ways you can keep it in good shape:
- Eat foods rich in antioxidants, fresh fruits and vegetables
- Get 8 hours of sleep each night
- Exercise 30 minutes a day
- Drink eight 8-oz. glasses of water a day
Other things you can include in your diet that help boost your immune system naturally are:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Beta-carotene
- Zinc
- Garlic
- Selenium
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Lemon
- Beta glucan
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With winter quickly approaching, now is the time to make sure your immune system is in good shape to help fight off the flus and colds that come with the season. Try these supplements to help you get your immune system strengthened naturally.
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