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Best vitamins and supplements to take to support your immune system

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It’s that time of year when the background noise in any classroom or office is that of coughing, sneezing and spluttering.

If it seems as if everyone around you is suffering from some level of cold or flu, well, that’s because they are – and it feels strange. In the Covid years, respiratory viruses hit an all-time low and it’s no surprise when you think about it. We were the most health-conscious we’d ever been, diligently coating our hands in anti-bac and keeping our circles small on those rare occasions we were released from lockdown precautions.

But virus season is back with a bang, taking advantage of our lowered herd immunity with a particularly nasty infection. We are still yet to reach steady normality post-pandemic and while it is reported less, Covid-19 is ever present. So, what can you do to avoid it?

Dr Jenna Macciochi, a renowned immunologist and head of innovation at explains, “It's important to understand that while we cannot "boost" our immune system in the traditional sense, we can support its natural function, ensuring it has everything it

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