Vitamin D & Vitamin C: The Dynamic Duo for a Stronger Immune System
Meet the dynamic duo of vitamins: Vitamin D & Vitamin C.
Both are essential for our well-being and, when combined, they form a powerful partnership to strengthen our body's defenses.
What they are: Vitamin D, often called the "sunshine vitamin," is made by our skin when exposed to sunlight. It's essential for bone health and plays a key role in our immune system.
Vitamin C, on the other hand, is a powerhouse antioxidant found in many fruits and vegetables. It's famous for its ability to boost the immune system, help wounds heal, and maintain the health of our skin, teeth, and bones.
How they work: Vitamin D controls the path of our immune cells, ensuring they function properly and effectively. It's like a manager for our immune response, guiding and directing where necessary.
Vitamin C acts as a protector, shielding our cells from potential harm and helping to make special cells that fight off infections. When they work together, they provide a full spectrum of immune support, making sure our body is always ready to tackle any health challenges.
Why we like them: At Stay Well, our aim is to create supplements that harness the best of nature. Incorporating both Vitamin D & Vitamin C into our Super Immune formula was an easy decision.
Together, they complement each other's strengths, offering a rounded and robust defense against health threats. With their combined power to stimulate and protect the immune system, and their synergy with Beta Glucan, they provide a resilience that's hard to match.
Taking Stay Well's Super Immune formula helps guard against common illnesses but also equipped with the best tools to bounce back faster.
The Research:
There are 1,000+ published papers looking into how Vitamin D and Vitamin C work. Take a dive into the research to see what the science says. Below are two papers to get you started
Vitamin C and Immune Function (2017)
Vitamin D Regulation of Immune Function (2022)
Vitamin D and Beta-Glucans Synergically Stimulate Human Macrophage Activity