| (NC)-Many experts believe vitamins,
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| | Beta-Carotene - Some researchers believe
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| especially antioxidant vitamins, help
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| | beta-carotene helps to boost the immune
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| boost the disease-fighting powers of the
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| | system. Also, evidence suggests that
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| immune system. Antioxidants are thought
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| | diets rich in carotenoids, including
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| to help protect cells in the immune
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| | beta-carotene, are associated with
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| system from damage caused by
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| | lowered risks of certain types of cancer.
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| environmental contaminants, cigarette
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| | Beta-carotene is found in yellow, red and
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| smoke, radiation and normal wear and
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| | orange fruits, as well as dark green
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| tear.
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| | vegetables.
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| Following Canada's Food Guide is a great
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| | Zinc & Selenium - The importance of
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| way to get a full compliment of vitamins
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| | adequate zinc intake has also been
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| and minerals on a daily basis. The
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| | demonstrated in numerous studies. A
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| following are some specific nutrients
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| | survey of an elderly, low-income
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| that many researchers believe may help
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| | population indicated that inadequate zinc
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| boost the immune system:
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| | intake may be linked to abnormal immune
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| Vitamin E - Studies showed an improvement
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| | function. A study conducted in 1999
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| in immune function in healthy individuals
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| | revealed that trace supplementation of
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| who received vitamin E supplements
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| | zinc and selenium was associated with
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| ranging from 400 to 800 mg (IU) per day.
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| | reduced incidence of infectious disease
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| Vitamin E is found in nuts, vegetable
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| | in adults. Zinc and selenium are found in
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| oil, corn, soya beans, wheat germ and
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| | meat, poultry, whole grains and dairy
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| whole grain cereals.
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| | products.
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| Vitamin C - Recent reviews suggest that
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| | Canadians should consider taking a daily
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| vitamin C may reduce the duration of a
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| | multivitamin like Centrum(R) Forte to
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| cold, as well as the severity of its
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| | acquire adequate amounts of these immune
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| symptoms. The current recommended daily
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| | boosting nutrients. Multivitamins are
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| intake of vitamin C may be enough to
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| | formulated to complement a healthy diet
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| prevent scurvy, but it might not be
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| | and maintain a consistent level of
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| sufficient to support the immune
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| | nutrients required by the body. Their
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| response. Vitamin C is readily available
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| | careful combination of ingredients
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| in citrus fruits, green vegetables and
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| | provides optimal absorption and maximum
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| potatoes.
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| | benefits.
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