WHEN YOU think about boosting your immune system, it’s probable you’ll think of vitamins such as C and D, or echinacea, garlic or oregano, all of which help support immunity. But have you ever thought about how humble water could improve immunity? While eating well and taking your supplements most definitely helps you stay well and fend off bugs, staying well hydrated is one of the key things you can do for healthy immune function.
‘Poor hydration is a contributory factor in many degenerative diseases,’ says Roddy MacDonald, founder of Water for Health (water-for-health.co.uk), which sells water filters.
Staying hydrated isn’t all about how much water you drink though – it’s as much about the quality of that water and whether your body absorbs it. ‘One of the reasons people don’tof electrolytes in their body, and this often comes from not having enough salt,’ says Roddy.
