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Suggest Supplements That Help Boost One's Immune System
Question: What vitamins & or supplements should I be taking knowing another course of immunology treatment is in the near future- within 3 weeks
Brief Answer:
Vitamin D, garlic and antioxidants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns, but boosting your immune system can be done by several supplements.
However, you should note that these supplements are not a treatment for cancer and only help to increase the efficacy of the immune system especially while taking immunosuppressive medications.
These supplements include vitamin d supplements but first you need to measure your blood level of vitamin d and if found low then you should start taking the supplements under your doctor's supervision to ensure it doesn't interact with any of your medications.It helps the immune system to perform more efficiently.
Another supplement is garlic, which plays an important role in boosting the immune system along with anti-oxidants and green tea.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Vitamin D, garlic and antioxidants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns, but boosting your immune system can be done by several supplements.
However, you should note that these supplements are not a treatment for cancer and only help to increase the efficacy of the immune system especially while taking immunosuppressive medications.
These supplements include vitamin d supplements but first you need to measure your blood level of vitamin d and if found low then you should start taking the supplements under your doctor's supervision to ensure it doesn't interact with any of your medications.It helps the immune system to perform more efficiently.
Another supplement is garlic, which plays an important role in boosting the immune system along with anti-oxidants and green tea.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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