Fears about coronavirus have prompted online searches and plenty of misinformation about how to strengthen the immune system. Here’s what works and what doesn’t.


Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has said that he would propose the closure of entertainment venues to the committee managing the Covid-19 situation as part of Thailand's bid to curb the pandemic outbreak.

The immune system is a complex network of cells, organs and tissues that work in tandem to protect the body from infection. While genetics play a role, we know from studies of twins that the strength of our immune system is largely determined by non-heritable factors. The germs we are exposed to over a lifetime, as well as lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, diet and exercise all play a role in the strength of our immune response.

The bottom line is that there is no magic pill or a specific food guaranteed to bolster your immune system and protect you from the new coronavirus. But there are real ways you can take care of yourself and give your immune system the best chance to do its job against a respiratory illness.

  1. LOWER YOUR STRESS
  2. IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP HABITS
  3. CHECK YOUR VITAMIN D LEVEL
  4. AVOID EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
  5. EAT A BALANCED DIET AND SKIP UNPROVEN SUPPLEMENTS

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