Just after the leaves turn golden and the scent of campfires fills the air, another, rather less welcome season sweeps in. Defined by pink noses, scratchy throats, and the endless reaching for tissues—sick season is a nuisance every year.

If your own immunity-boosting arsenal stops short after vitamin C and D , you might be missing a trick. Zinc is an essential mineral for general bodily health, but it plays a critical role in immune health, too. “Zinc is vital for immune function, wound healing, digestion, and hormone regulation,” Kirsten Humphreys, nutritional therapist at Bare Biology, explains. “It helps fight off infections by supporting immune cell function.”

While zinc supplements are a worthwhile investment, bolstering your body with zinc-rich foods should be your priority. “

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