health
When your immune health is compromised, can supplements help? With as much travel as we all endure throughout the year in the sports tourism industry, we risk depleting our immune health, especially with so much human and surface contact. Let’s face it; we’ve all been duped into thinking and buying a high-priced supplement we believed would keep us healthy on the road. You may have walked up and down the health aisles at a convenience store even while attending a conference. Nevertheless, there is a significant education gap regarding supplements, including ingredients and use. Before supplements are stocked on shelves, the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate them. So, technically, companies can load up capsules with really anything and sell them. Crazy, right? Of course, not all supplements are risky. Many companies have checks and balances to guarantee their products are safe with third-party
testing and detailed labeling. Still, supplements should never replace a well-balanced diet. They are, as their name suggests, a supplement to your healthy diet. Or to be used when you cannot get enough from your diet. Maintaining a well-balanced diet gives you the essential vitamins and minerals to support a robust immune system. Why it’s necessary to maintain a robust immune system. Your immune system is armed to identify and combat potential harmful intruders. If your immune system is healthy, fighting bacteria, viruses, or any other invader trying to make us ill will be easier. Conversely, if your immune system becomes compromised, it will be less effective in offsetting these intruders. The immune system plays a role in many areas, far beyond protecting us from colds, flu, and viruses. Healthy immune systems improve our recovery time
