Pasig City, Philippines—The ongoing (COVID-19) pandemic, highlighted the seriousness of how our unaffected system, the body’s capability to protect diseases, germs and other pathogens can help us fight maladies. But what does it certainly do? And why is it necessary to keep your immune system behaving optimally amid the well-being dilemma?
An army against pathogens
Our immune system is made up of a very complex network of cells and protein that defends our body against infections. Among its prime factors hitting as our body’s guardians against virus.
According to a study by Clark WR, entitled “In Defense of Self: How the Immune System Really Works in Managing Health and Disease,”[1] our insusceptible system has three sorts of reactions—inborn and versatile. Inborn reaction alludes to the characteristic hindrances we have against infection-causing pathogens. For example, our skin goes about as an obstruction to block germs from entering the body. Truth be told, the cohesiveness of the skin helps as the primary line of a barrier by crushing certain pathogens that land on the skin surface.
At that point, there is the versatile reaction, which creates when we are presented to illnesses or when we are vaccinated against the either through immunizations or antibodies we structure. Inoculation securely causes our safe framework to battle these pathogens and forestall sicknesses like polio and measles. Shockingly, there is still no accessible immunization yet for COVID 19 along these lines, we have to keep caring for our physical and psychological well-being to help our insusceptible system.
Keeping the immune system healthy
The World Health Organization (WHO)[2] recommends observing the basic protective measure against COVID-19, which include frequent washing of hands with soap and water or sanitizing with alcohol; maintaining physical distancing, avoiding touching the eyes, nose, and mouth; and covering your nose and mouth with a bent elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing and wearing face masks and gloves.
On the other hand, the WHO also says that while we are advised to stay at home, we need to prioritize our health and wellness to help our immune system function well. [3] To maintain a healthy lifestyle, we need to eat a healthy and nutritious diet. It also pays to limit alcohol consumption and avoid sugary drinks. Smoking should also be avoided as it increases the risk of developing severe diseases if infected with COVID-19. Exercise, on the other hand, must be done regularly for at least 30 minutes for adults and one hour a day for children.
Looking after our mental health is also equally important. Talking to people you trust, listening to music, reading or meditating are just some of the things we can do to relieve stress and anxiety, says the WHO.
Helping it more
While we are brought into the world with the sort of resistant framework, finding a way to assist it with performing at ideal levels is a preventive method of being careful and secured. To keep its ideal well-being, it pays to take nutrients and food supplements—this outlook is the thing that Santé has been elevating to assist everybody with living more and accomplish more throughout everyday life.
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides found in the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeast, algae, lichens, and plants, such as oats and barley. An article published in Madicina (Kaunas) said that beta-glucans are taken as herbal medicines to prevent and treat HIV, cancer, and diabetes, as well as to lower cholesterol.[5]They are also used to enable an immune system weakened by conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, physical and emotional stress, or treatments like radiation or chemotherapy respond better.
Another notable nutritional value of barley grass is its superoxide dismutase content. It is an enzyme that acts as an antioxidant, providing cellular defense against reactive oxygen species (ROS), which, according to a study by Hughes DA, causes many types of cell damage.
Barley also contains Vitamin C, ranging from 19.4 548.0 mg/100g. Generally, the content varies depending on the growth stage, processing technology, and various cultivars.[6]
All these nutrients are found in Santé Barley, as well as in other Santé products made, specifically, with organic pure barley from farms, as certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.
With the emergence of new microbes, our immune systems will be our primary defense in the first 48-72 hours of attack by these vicious and unfamiliar predators.[7]By following these simple steps, we can prevent contracting diseases, especially amid the current pandemic.
About Santé
Founded in 2007, Santé promotes, produces and distributes premier natural health and wellness products; as well as services, designed to help people live better lives. With Santé Barley as its flagship brand, Santé has dominated the local market with its certified* organic barley grass – grown and harvested in New Zealand. (More recently, Santé has become the Philippines’ first company to be certified organic by BioGro). With the proven health benefits of Santé Barley, Santé has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. Today, Santé has expanded its offerings to include a fitness and rehabilitation center with its Santé Fitness Lab; and an array of natural products that are true to the company’s thrust in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has offices worldwide such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Nigeria, and Cyprus.
