Misconceptions About Immune Health!

Let’s bust some immunity myths 💥

Myth 1️⃣: If I sanitize everything, I won’t get sick.

Aside from the fact that it’s impossible to completely avoid germs, the truth is we need a healthy microbiome for a healthy immune system—to keep everything from infections to allergies to inflammation in check.

Myth 2️⃣: I need to “boost” my immune system.

Boosting immunity is overly simplified because an overactive immune system can be just as damaging as an underactive immune system—contributing to allergies and autoimmunity.

Myth 3️⃣: Vitamin C will keep me healthy.

Sure, vitamin C supports immune function, but it’s not the only nutrient we need. Other key immune nutrients include vitamins A, D, E,, selenium, zinc, and protein.

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Sun Safety Beyond Sunscreen

☀️ Do you ever wonder if there’s anything more you can do besides wear sunscreen to protect yourself from skin cancer?

You’re in luck because a new study suggests there may be!

The study involved 498 people who had an increased risk of skin cancer. They were categorized by their use of vitamin D supplements as non-users, occasional users, or regular users.

Here’s what they found:

☀️☀️☀️ The risk for melanoma was reduced by more than HALF in the group who regularly took vitamin D supplements (compared to non-users).

Unfortunately, the study only looked at the association between supplementation and skin cancer but did not evaluate an optimal dose.

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Reference

Kanasuo E, Siiskonen H, Haimakainen S, Komulainen J, Harvima IT. Regular use of vitamin D supplement is associated with fewer melanoma cases compared to non-use: a cross-sectional study in 498 adult subjects at risk of skin cancers [published online ahead of print, 2022 Dec 28]. Melanoma Res. 2022. [link]