True or False: I can Boost My Immunity to Avoid COVID-19?

The Truth About Immunity Boosters

Avoiding the Immuno-Boost COVID-19 Clickbait

FACT: there is no “boost” for the immune system to prevent COVID-19.

Anyone claiming their product can prevent or cure the coronavirus is being less than truthful. 

The immune system’s role is to defend your body against disease by fighting infection. It’s interconnected working parts- cells and organs- operate in concert to hunt down and destroy dangerous pathogens, such as viruses, that enter your body. A “boost”, by virtue, would indicate an overactive immune system, leading to autoimmune disorders. 

You just want the immune system to function normally, so it helps prevent infection. 

The best thing you can do is to go back to the basics (boring, but effective!) 

If you consume a diet filled with adequate protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, you should not need any of the supplements being marketed around coronavirus. Fill half of your plate with vegetables and fruit, and the remaining quarters are left for protein-rich foods (chicken, fish, beans, eggs, etc.) and some whole grains like oats or brown rice.