Functional Food
Functional Food
Which immune supplement is suitable for children, athletes, the elderly, and everyone in between?
The immune system works for everyone – but what the system needs differs per life stage, lifestyle, and health situation. A professional athlete has different needs than a 70-year-old; a pregnant woman different than a school-aged child. In this decision-blog: how to choose the right immune supplement based on your profile, with concrete product recommendations from the Plenthera assortment.
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Medicinal mushrooms for immunity: AHCC, Reishi, Chaga, and the other classics
Besides the "classic" immune vitamins (D, C, zinc), there is a second category that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years: medicinal mushrooms. They have been part of Asian medicine for centuries. For immune modulation, a handful of species are particularly mentioned: AHCC, Reishi, Chaga, Shiitake, and Maitake. In this article: what they are, how they differ from each other, and which one makes the most sense for whom.
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The Immune Trio: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc — How They Work Together to Support Your Immunity
October — the clocks go back an hour, days get shorter, and the first colds start appearing in offices and schools. At the same time, this is the month your immune system works its hardest — to guide you through the approaching illness season. For decades, three nutrients have formed the basis of immune support: vitamin D, vitamin C, and zinc. Not because they are "trendy," but because all three have been officially recognized by EFSA for the normal functioning of the immune system. In this article: how these three work together, how much you need, and which products are suitable for which situation.
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