Best Supplements to Boost Your Immunity and Beauty

These oral pills work double-time!

Apr 4, 2022

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that taking care of our health is of utmost importance. Combined with eating healthfully and getting regular exercise, taking some supplements to boost our immunity has become our top priority for good reason. But, what if we told you that taking care of your skin doesn’t have to take a back seat? Here are six supplements you can take that will benefit both your skin and your immune system.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the most popular go-to supplements for immunity, and rightfully so. It plays an integral part in the repair and healing of tissue, and can significantly reduce the length of time the effects of certain ailments, such as colds, stay in our body. Aside from that, it also fights free radicals—a big contributor to visible signs of aging skin. Vitamin C is one of those vitamins that we don’t produce in our bodies naturally, so we must get it through the food we eat or supplements. The Metagenics Ultra Potent-C 500, P1,300, contains a form of Vitamin C that’s more easily absorbed than traditional ascorbic acid. Also available: Metagenics Ultra Potent-C 1000, P2,200.

Metagenics Ultra Potent-C 500, P1,300

Metagenics Ultra Potent-C 1000, P2,200

Antioxidants

If taking one antioxidant ingredient like Vitamin C can already do you wonders, what more if you take a blend featuring multiple antioxidants? The latter packs a serious punch, with ingredients working synergistically to improve immune response and protect your body from viruses and bacteria—all while combating free radicals to prevent skin aging. For multi-dimensional support, one to try is Metagenics Immucore, 2,200, which contains the Ultra Potent-C formula combined with zinc, vitamin D, and a concentrated blend of mushroom extracts.

Another packed blend is the Metagenics Immune Active, P2,300, which is formulated with high-potency vitamin C and zinc, as well as quercetin, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), and Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)—all-powerful antioxidants—to support a healthy immune response.

Metagenics Immucore, 2,200

Metagenics Immune Active, P2,300

ICYDK: Zinc is important for the maintenance of healthy skin, hair, and nails, is also helpful in controlling acne, and functions as a general immune system booster. Quercetin helps support cellular, cardiometabolic, and immune health, and is one of the most bioactive flavonoids, helping maintain mast cell function. Meanwhile, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC) supports the lungs, and is a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione, which is a fundamental component of the immune system. (Read more about glutathione below!)

Glutathione

Widely known as a whitening antioxidant, glutathione also helps brighten the skin’s overall complexion, fading dark spots and discolorations. While it’s being passed around as a beauty supplement, it also helps toughen your frontline defenses and aids in tissue repair. Try: the Pure Encapsulations Reduced Glutathione, which helps protect the body from free radicals at the cellular level and promotes the detoxification of harmful compounds, as well as Pure Encapsulations Liposomal Glutathione.

Pure Encapsulations Reduced Glutathione

Pure Encapsulations Liposomal Glutathione

Probiotics

There’s been lots of talk about the importance of one’s gut health in recent years, and for good reason: Having a healthy gut microbiome, or the group of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes in your stomach, is crucial in maintaining one’s overall wellness as it affects our body’s essential processes (not just digestion!). This is where probiotics come in: When taken as part of our diet, probiotics help restore balance in the gut microbiome, helping promote holistic health. Moreover, they help optimize the healing benefits of skin’s good bacteria, reducing inflammation, rebalancing the skin, and preventing premature aging.

Some probiotic supplements to try: Metagenics UltraFlora Balance, P2,600, which contains a dairy-free blend of highly viable pure strains of L. acidophilus and B. lactis Bi-07 bacteria to support digestion and immune health; Metagenics PhytoGanix, P3,400, which features 20+ whole foods in combination with probiotics and prebiotics, for a super immunity boost; and Metagenics Ultraflora Spectrum, P3,000, a broad spectrum probiotic for gastrointestinal and immune health (with 30B CFU). Got kids? You can give them Metagenics MetaKids Probiotic, P2,300, chewable daily probiotic support for little ones.

Metagenics UltraFlora Balance, P2,600	Metagenics PhytoGanix, P3,400
Metagenics Ultraflora Spectrum, P3,000	Metagenics MetaKids Probiotic, P2,300

Omega-3

Omega-3 is known for brain and heart health but also decreases the chance of viruses entering the body and promotes better immune function. Aside from these benefits, it also promotes skin health, which makes it beneficial for those suffering from dry skin ailments such as psoriasis and eczema. The Metagenics OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720, P1,600, is sustainably sourced from coldwater fish.

Metagenics OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 720, P1,600

Vitamin D3

While you don’t need an excessive amount of Vitamin D3, a healthy amount of sunshine vitamin boosts immune cells’ production of microbe-fighting proteins and helps maintain healthy, glowing skin. A lot of us are actually deficient in vitamin D3, so a supplement such as Metagenics D3 2000 Complex, P1,500, will help.

Metagenics D3 2000 Complex, P1,500

The most important thing to note is that vitamins and essential nutrients are still best absorbed through natural sources such as food, and supplements are there to supplement what we are unable to get a full healthy dose of. It’s also always best to consult your doctor before taking any supplements, especially if you have any medical conditions or are pregnant.

For customized skincare recommendations, you can book a virtual or face-to-face dermatological consultation with Dr. Maximin Navarro, our resident dermatologist and a Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) fellow, here. You can also inquire at the Bella Pelle Skin Solutions Center via (+63) 999-887-1944. View our full treatment menu here.

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