Micronutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B complex, zinc and selenium help "pump up" two basic parts of the body's defenses. The innate immune system springs into action as the first line of defense, followed by the adaptive immune system, which sends killer T cells, antibodies and other soldiers into combat. "This is very important, because people think that if something is good for your immune system, then the higher you go, the better it will be. Vitamin D: It's early days, but scientists are studying the connection between vitamin D and Covid-19. "Cytokine storms," where the immune system goes haywire and overwhelms the body, are one of the leading causes of death from Covid-19.

Source: The Nation November 16, 2020 11:02 UTC