World Immunity Day

Since 2002, World Immunity Day is an annual event, intended to focus mankind`s attention on the problems associated with the increase in the frequency of various immune diseases, to support and strengthen immunity in general.

On this day, Astrapharm wants to tell you interesting facts about the immune system and the complex of measures that will help to maintain immunity.

1. The term “immunity” in translation from the Latin means “to make safe”.
2. The mother’s immune system continues to protect her infant with antibodies that were shared through the placenta immediately after birth. Later, babies get antibodies when they drink their mother`s
3. Lack of sleep can disrupt your immune defense.
4. Vitamin D is one of the essential micronutrients that has a significant role in the modulation of the immune response.
5. The gut microbiota that resides in the gastrointestinal tract regulates immune homeostasis.
6. An overactive immune response can lead to the development of autoimmune diseases, in which antibodies attack the body’s own tissues.

Preventive measures include:

• Balanced diet;
• Quitting bad habits: smoking and alcohol consumption;
• An active lifestyle. Regular physical activity is extremely important, however, it`s important to remember that excessive exertion can negatively affect the immune system;
• Healthy sleep;
• Dealing with stress.

There is a dietary supplement – Canadian Yogurt Rosell + vitamin D₃ made by Astrapharm which improves bowel function and supplies the body with a daily dose of vitamin D. This harmonious combination of a natural probiotic and vitamin D₃ (2000 IU) helps to normalize the intestinal microflora and boost the immunity.

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