Monday, 30 January 2023 – 22:07 WIB
Right – The number of people infected with the Omicron virus in Japan increasing to hundreds of thousands per day makes Japanese people feel afraid and turn to take better care of their own health and that of their families.
The practice of preventing Omicron virus infection is not only by wearing a mask and washing hands, but also by building the body’s strength from within.
One of the key factors in building a strong immune system is consuming foods that contain nutrients that help strengthen the body’s immune system. What nutrients do the Japanese believe can help prevent and alleviate the severity of COVID-19 infection?
Nutrients That The Japanese Believe Can Help Prevent Infections
Vitamin A helps strengthen the mucous membranes of the bronchi, digestive tract and skin. Foods rich in vitamin A include eggs, cheese, broccoli, squash, morning glory, kale, squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, and yellow-orange fruits such as papaya, cantaloupe, and ripe mangoes.
Vitamin C plays a role in helping to eliminate free radicals that damage the skin mucosa in the body. Helps eliminate foreign chemicals that enter the body and helps strengthen the immune system. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers and broccoli.
Vitamin D plays an important role in strengthening bones. Helps regulate and assist immune cell function. Foods rich in vitamin D include fatty fish such as tuna, mackerel, salmon and sardines, milk, dried shiitake, egg yolks and cod liver oil. Sun exposure of about 30 minutes a day can help your body produce vitamin D.
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4. Vitamin E
