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HOW A HIGH PROTEIN DIET CAN HELP BOOST IMMUNITY
01.July.2021

HOW A HIGH PROTEIN DIET CAN HELP BOOST IMMUNITY

Protein is a vital nutrient that determines an individual’s nutrition and immune response. Having a protein-rich diet is a must for those who want a better immune system to fight off deadly infections.

Where Is Your Body’s Defense Mechanism?

Your body’s defense mechanism lies in your immune system. A strong immune system helps our bodies fight against foreign organisms, any abnormal cells or foreign substances that have the power to cause potential harm to us. The immune system is a complex network of cells otherwise called the WBC and tissues that together function in order to protect us from any damage caused by dangerous microbes like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. When our body is exposed to a substance or antigen (the intruder), the immune system releases antibodies (a special type of protein) to prevent any ill effect caused by the antigen. Without these antibodies which are also known as immunoglobulins, our body cannot fight any invasion by these so-called intruders. Needless to say, we need protein to build a strong immune system.

Protein Is The Key To The Formation Of Antibodies.

In scientific terms, proteins are made up of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. These amino acids are of two types the non-essential and the essential. As the name suggests, the non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body itself, while the latter, the essential amino acids cannot be synthesized in the body therefore, have to be supplied through a healthy diet. If our diet lacks adequate amounts of dietary proteins, then our immune system suffers from the amino acid shortage required for producing antibodies. Over a period, the Immune system gets weakened and results in mild to moderate to severe infections. This is inevitable because we live in an environment where there are billions of microbes around us and our immune system is always ready to fight off these harmful microbes when we have a healthy immune system.

Protein Is The Precursor To Building And Boosting The Immune System.

The cells of the immune system are 100% dependent on proteins. This indicates that supporting the immune system is the primary function of proteins.

Proteins support the following cells of the immune system:

Lymphocytes: These are the protein-rich blood cells that play a major role in keeping you strong and healthy against any kind of infections and cancers.

Cytokines: These function as the messengers of the immune response. These proteins are essential to turning off and turning on the immune cells. They stimulate the immune cells and ensure the proper functioning of the immune system.

Phagocytes: These cells play the function of cleaning up the dead bacteria and viruses and eventually making them healthier and disease-free after an intrusion or any infection.

"All these cells of your immune system need protein for survival, and this is how protein is linked to building a stronger immunity,"

Conclusion:

Make sure that you and your family get a diet rich in protein to stay stronger and healthy. People on the Paleo diet or Autoimmune Protocol may get adequate protein in their diet but might miss on some essential amino acids that you can be supplemented from using paleo diet compliant protein supplements. At Autoimmune Health & Nutrition, Paleo Perfection Protein powder is made from 100% clean protein sourced from grass-fed bone adhering meat which is rich in 15 amino acids that help build a stronger immune system and promote healthy tissue growth. Our AIP protein diet supplements are available in three different flavors. You can just add a scoop of protein powder to your favorite smoothie or just plain water to enjoy the nourishing benefits. Try them today.