Can you actually strengthen your immune system?
In short: Many people reach for vitamin C supplements at the first sign of a cold, but Dr. Jen Gunter explains why you cannot actually "strengthen" your immune system and explores how your body's natural defenses truly function.
The immune system is an elegant network of cells, tissues, and organs designed to protect us from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxins. Dr. Jen Gunter explains that immunity involves two specialized types of defense that recognize and fight these threats.
Rather than focusing on impossible "boosting," understanding how this internal network operates is key to maintaining overall health.
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