Low Immune Defenses: Causes and Symptoms
The proper functioning of the immune system can be impaired due to various factors such as:
- Poor diet : the immune system is very complex and in order to function at 100% it needs several nutrients such as mineral salts, vitamins and amino acids. The lack of one or more of these substances can create difficulties and weaken the immune system.
- Lack of rest : we are diurnal animals and as such we need to rest during the night. Sleeping badly and sleeping little are two excellent ways to weaken the immune defenses.
- Sedentary lifestyle : In addition to contributing to general good health, moderate exercise also has a direct effect on immunity.
- Stress : Chronic stress undoubtedly has a negative effect on health. When stressed, the adrenal glands secrete cortisol and the sympathetic system, norepinephrine – two substances that reduce the immune system’s response.
- Drug abuse : In addition to putting a strain on our liver, many drugs also have a debilitating effect on the immune system. For example, antibiotics, which destroy both pathogenic bacteria and good bacteria in the intestine, thus negatively affecting the functionality of the immune system.
As for symptoms , having a low immune defenses equates to getting sick more often and with longer recovery times. A very recurring symptom linked to a weakened immune system is cold sores , a viral infection that reappears every time the immune system is weakened.
Other symptoms of a weakened immune system may include: tiredness, brittle hair, and frequent migraines.
How to Increase Immune Defenses Naturally
In nature there are plants and mushrooms with immunostimulant and immunomodulatory properties . The former act by stimulating the immune defenses, the latter instead try to restore the immune system to balance.
Among the most important and most used immunostimulant plants in phytotherapy are Echinacea, whose root is used, and Rosa canina berries , for their richness in vitamin C.
As plants with immunomodulatory action there are the mushrooms of Chinese Medicine, which contain high molecular weight beta-glucans capable of modulating the functionality and response of the immune system. Among these the most important are Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Agaricus blazie murrill and Cordyceps sinensis .
Supplement to strengthen the immune system
The agricultural herbalist Erbe di Mauro offers a specific supplement to support the immune system. The product in question is called IMMUNO NATURE , it is a capsule supplement based on medicinal herbs and mushrooms such as Agaricus blazei murrill, Cordyceps sinensis, Ganoderma lucidum, Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Rosa canina (extract titrated in vitamin C at 70%). All herbs specifically chosen for their immunomodulatory action.