What foods best support your immune system?
Oregon State University researchers evaluated 446 nutrients to find out.
Two Clear Winners
Only two nutrients proved effective at enhancing immune function: resveratrol from red grapes and pterostilbene from blueberries. These powerful compounds team up with vitamin D to significantly activate the CAMP gene, a key player in immune defense.
Don't Rush to Stock Up
No need to fill your cart with red grapes and blueberries just yet. This was a lab-based study, and while the results in real-world consumption need further validation, the researchers hailed it as a "very interesting reaction."
Exciting Research Ahead
Ongoing studies are exploring how diet influences immunity, potentially leading to new nutrient-focused treatments.
Source: Health Net | Image: Shutterstock
