Stop Trying to “Boost” Your Immune System — Do THIS Instead | Dr. Jenna Macciochi | ZOE Podcast
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Many of us reach for “immune-boosting” supplements — especially vitamin C — in the hope of staying healthy. But immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi says the idea of “boosting” the immune system is misleading.
A constantly activated immune system can actually do more harm than good.
In this clip, Jenna explains why a healthy immune system should spend most of its time calm and inactive, not “switched on.” She breaks down the problem with immune-boosting claims, the truth about vitamin C supplements, and which nutrients actually support immunity.
0:00 Why “immune boosting” is bad
1:35 Should you take Vitamin C?
4:49 Other supplements for strong immunity
7:17 The best diet for building immunity
Watch the full episode here: 4 immunity tips for healthy ageing | Dr. J...
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Stop Trying to “Boost” Your Immune System — Do THIS Instead | Dr. Jenna Macciochi | ZOE Podcast
ZOE Clips
3,179 views
Many of us reach for “immune-boosting” supplements — especially vitamin C — in the hope of staying healthy. But immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi says the idea of “boosting” the immune system is misleading.
A constantly activated immune system can actually do more harm than good.
In this clip, Jenna explains why a healthy immune system should spend most of its time calm and inactive, not “switched on.” She breaks down the problem with immune-boosting claims, the truth about vitamin C supplements, and which nutrients actually support immunity.
0:00 Why “immune boosting” is bad
1:35 Should you take Vitamin C?
4:49 Other supplements for strong immunity
7:17 The best diet for building immunity
Watch the full episode here: 4 immunity tips for healthy ageing | Dr. J...
Subscribe to ZOE’s main channel here: @joinzoe
📚Books by our ZOE Scientists
The Food For Life Cookbook | https://amzn.to/4amfIMX
Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati | https://amzn.to/4blJsLg
Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector | https://amzn.to/4amZinu
Ferment by Prof. Tim Spector | https://amzn.to/4hU1Df5
Free resources from ZOE:
Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition | https://zoe.com/freeguide
Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks | https://zoe.com/gutguide
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it's positive, systemic effects. Subtle but noticeable. I hope it's not an expensive placebo. But agree, probably better to
just add mushrooms to my daily or weekly meals.