Vitamin C

Vitamin C is arguably the most famous of all vitamins. Sailors used to carry barrels of limes and other fruit loaded with Vitamin C to avoid contracting scurvy. These days, it’s a lot easier to find, and that’s a good thing because Vitamin C is really important for the body and the immune system in particular. It may help in boosting the immune system and promote the creation of white blood cells, which the body uses to fight illnesses. It’s also an antioxidant that may help fight inflammation in the body.

Resources: May lower your risk of heart disease

Zinc

Zinc is a power player in the world of fighting off illness. Zinc lozenges have been used regularly to fight off upper respiratory illness. Zinc is an important element of a strong immune system. It’s also a really useful mineral in the body that plays a role in many different functions, may assist with stomach issues, and could help with wound healing. Zinc is also important in the normal growth and development of the body.

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Elderberry

Elderberry is a plant that dates back as far as 400 BC and has been used in herbal remedies and throughout recorded history. The berries and flowers of the Elderberry are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins and may help with inflammation, stress, and could help with heart issues. It’s also been used to treat respiratory infections, and to help alleviate stress.

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Turmeric

Turmeric is a spice that dates back thousands of years. It gives curry that wonderful yellow color and has been in use in India as a medicinal herb for a really long time. Turmeric contains an active ingredient called Curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory effects and is also a strong antioxidant. That’s important because some low-level inflammations that last a long time can lead to heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. Fighting inflammation in the body is always in your best interest. That same ingredient may also boost a chemical in the brain that plays a role in memory and learning. Curcumin may also contribute to the death of cancerous cells and reduce the spread of cancer.

Resources: 10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin