A new study reports that about 3 percent of people surveyed in the United States have a suppressed or weakened immune system.

The statistics offer insight into the number of Americans who have immunity-suppressing conditionsor take drugs that treat autoimmune disorders by weakening the immune system. There are many different immunity-suppressing conditions, but even people with high functioning immune systems can benefit from supplements.

Boosting immune health helps prevent disease, and hopefully will lead to a long and happy life.Whether it’s flu season or you just want to make sure your body is fighting against all the daily chemicals and pollutants that we encounter, you can take supplements to reap different health benefits.

Zinc is an essential mineral that our body cannot make itself. This means we must obtain it from our diet or supplements. Zinc is vital for our immune system function including maintaining the integrity of our skin and for cells mediating immunity such as neutrophils and killer cells.

There have been hundreds of studies investigating zinc for the common cold. The theory is that zinc may inhibit the binding of the cold virus to cells within the nasal mucosa and suppress inflammation.

Zinc has been shown to potentially reduce symptom severity and the duration of the common cold.

Quinine has been used for centuries to treat malaria. Derived from the bark of the Cinchona or ‘fever tree’, quinine has proved a highly effective treatment against the malaria parasite for over 350 years.

Quinine is a bitter medication that was added to tonic water to help with the taste. Quinine can still be found in tonic water today in brands like Schweppes Tonic Water.

In combination 100mgs of zinc and 2oz of tonic water a day may help boost immune system function. Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

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