HOW TO BOOST THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF CHILDREN?

Boosting the immune system for children works best when it’s a combination of daily healthy habits, balanced nutrition, and the right environment — not just a single food or supplement.

Here’s a complete approach:

1. Nutrition – Building Blocks for Immunity

• Protein: Needed for immune cell production.
• Sources: Eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, beans, lentils.
• Vitamin C: Helps white blood cells work better.
• Sources: Oranges, kiwi, strawberries, guava, broccoli.
• Vitamin D: Regulates immune response.
• Sources: Sunlight (10–20 min daily), fortified milk, eggs, salmon.
• Zinc: Helps immune cells fight infections.
• Sources: Meat, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, cashews.
• Probiotics: Keep gut healthy — 70% of immune cells live there.
• Sources: Yogurt with live cultures, kefir, kimchi, probiotic supplements.

2. Lifestyle Habits

• Regular sleep: School-age kids need 9–12 hours; preschoolers 10–13 hours.
• Daily outdoor play: Movement and sunlight boost immunity.
• Hand hygiene: Teach proper washing before meals and after outdoor play.
• Limit sugar & processed snacks: Sugar suppresses immune function for hours.

3. Reduce Stress

• Even kids experience stress (school pressure, family changes).
• Activities like drawing, storytelling, outdoor games, and deep breathing can lower stress hormones that weaken immunity.

4. Environment

• Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
• Keep indoor air clean and well-ventilated.
• Minimize contact with sick individuals during outbreaks.

5. Supplement Support (when diet alone isn’t enough)

• Vitamin C Plus (kids chewable) – extra immune support.
• Vitamin D3 – for kids who get little sunlight.
• Probiotic Complex – for gut health and allergy reduction.
• Concentrated Fruits & Vegetables – fills gaps in picky eaters’ diets.