Boosting your immune system with matcha
According to Harvard Medical School, contributing factors to a healthy immune system include:
- A healthy diet
- Regular exercise
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Not smoking
- Moderation in alcohol consumption
- Adequate sleep
- Minimized stress
On the topic of healthy diet, the Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine lists the following vitamins and minerals as the most important for healthy immune function:
- Beta-Carotene
- Vitamins C & E
- Vitamin D
- Zinc
All of these are good to explore taking, but it’s worth noting that matcha is a very high source of both Beta-Carotene and Vitamins C & E!
In addition to nutritional benefits, matcha has also been shown to “increase the number of "regulatory T cells" that play a key role in immune function and suppression of autoimmune disease” according to research.
This provides even more reason to believe regular matcha use is a powerful supplement to increase protection and stimulate a healthy immune system.
Conclusion:
It’s a great idea to follow all of these lifestyle habits, and try to strengthen your immune system at all times. Especially during a health crisis (though it is by no means a cure).
Matcha, in particular, is a great help to boost your immune function and keep healthy.