Your body's remarkable defence system
Right now, without any effort, your body is scanning, identifying and neutralising threats. Your immune system produces around one million new white blood cells every second. It's one of the most sophisticated body systems in biology. Understanding how it works can change how you think; from sleep to stress to what's on your plate.
Two systems, one defence network
Your immune system doesn't run on a single strategy. It uses two complementary approaches, each with a distinct role.
Together, these two systems form a dynamic, layered response, to effectively handle immediate threats and build long-term resilience.
What supports your immune system
Each of these factors influence how well the immune system functions. They're not separate health goals. They are all a part of the same ecosystem and act in harmony.
Understanding Zinc
Zinc is involved in over 300 processes in the human body, including immunity. As there is no storage form of zinc, whatever isn't used is expelled, which means a consistent daily supply is important.
Zinc and the immune system
For your immune system, Zinc fuels the production of immune cells, including T cells, B cells and natural killer cells. Without sufficient zinc, the body has a reduced ability to defend itself from viruses, bacteria and fungi. Zinc helps prevent viral replication and shortens the duration of the common cold.
Zinc rich foods include oyster, red meat, legumes, chicken, fish, pumpkin seeds, wholegrains and dairy products.
As with all nutrients, more isn't always better. Excessive daily zinc levels long-term, can interfere with copper absorption and other body systems.
Did you know?
- About 70% of the immune system is located in the gut, which is why gut health has such a wide-reaching impact on immunity.
- Positive emotions reduce stress hormones and increase immune-boosting cells. How you feel emotionally, has a measurable effect on how well your body fights illness.
- Damaged cells can trigger their own self-destruction process — called apoptosis — to stop the spread of infection. The immune system has built-in safeguards at the
cellular level. - Interferons are chemical messengers that alert nearby cells during a viral infection. These help prevent the virus from replicating and allowing the infection to take hold.
- The immune system produces roughly one million new white blood cells every second. They continuously patrol your body for things that shouldn't be there.
Immunity wellness shots
A potent daily shot packed with Ginger, Turmeric, Mānuka honey and a kick of Cayenne pepper, to easily make at home.
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