Your immune system is like a finely tuned system that defends your body from unhealthy bacteria and germs.

The cells of your immune system and include the lymphocytes, or T-cells, which fight foreign toxins and the B-cells, which form antibodies that can respond to foreign toxins.

The cells of your immune system are found in your bloodstream or in the lymph nodes, The immune cells are spread throughout your tissues.

Your immune system also includes molecules called soluble factors. They can recognize when your barrier has been invaded by a foreign bacteria and try to heal the damaged area by removing the foreign bacteria from your body quickly.

The most important physical barrier between your inside and outside is your gastrointestinal tract . It contains the largest number of immune cells of your whole body.

It gastrointestinal tract has a difficult role. Your gastrointestinal tract comes into contact with the largest amount and number of different molecules and organisms of any organ.

Essential Fatty acids like those found in cold water fish, health amounts of Monounsaturated fatty acids, such as thos in olive oil can help support a health gastrointestinal system.

Foods high inFiber, like, fresh fruits and vegetables, promote a healthy gastrointestinal system by promoting the removal of toxins.

Vitamins needed to boost your immune system include Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Folic Acid. These vitamins are found in such things as Romain Lettuce, Turnip Greens, Mustard Greens, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Fresh Parsley, Spinach, Asparagus,Carrots, Cauliflower, Crimini Mushrooms , Fish, Shell fish, Venison and Calf’s Liver.

You also need these minerals to help support a healthy immune system, Zinc, copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese. You find these minerals in many of the foods listed above .

Antioxidants also help build a healthy immune system. To keep your antioxidant level where it should be so it works with your molecules to prevent infection you need to include such things as Strawberries, Carrots and Tomatoes in your diet.