Immune System

Viva Saudável's Immune System collection brings together supplements from brands such as Thorne Research, NOW Foods, Zeinpharma, Soria Natural, Nutergia, Ecogenetics, Solaray, Lamberts, Hifas da Terra, and Good n'Care. You'll find vitamin C, vitamin D3, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, multi-nutrient complexes, plant extracts, and live cultures, in capsules, tablets, powder, and liquid formats.

What nutrients can contribute to Immunity

vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid, zinc, selenium, copper, and iron. Vitamin C also has a specific claim for the maintenance of the normal functioning of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise, with an additional 200 mg daily. Vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, copper, and manganese contribute to the protection of cells from undesirable oxidation.

How to choose

Compare the dose per serving and the percentage of the nutrient reference value (NRV). In combined formulas, check that nutrients with an immune claim are present in significant amounts and not just in trace amounts. The collection also includes products with curcumin, mushrooms, plant extracts, propolis, and live cultures — Do not exceed the daily dose indicated on the label. If you are taking medication, are pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before supplementing.