The Australian holiday season brings long lunches, Christmas parties, barbecues, travel and more opportunities to enjoy food with family and friends. It can also disrupt familiar routines. Meals happen later, alcohol may be more available, sleep changes and regular exercise can become harder to schedule.
Read MoreUnderstand how nutrition, sleep, movement and appropriate healthcare contribute to normal immune function - and why supplements are not a shortcut.
The immune system is an intricate network of cells, tissues and organs that helps the body recognise and respond to infectious organisms and other potential threats.
It is common to see products, diets and treatments advertised as ways to “boost” or “supercharge” immunity. However, the immune system is not a battery that can simply be charged above its normal level. An overactive immune response can itself be harmful, as occurs with allergies and autoimmune conditions.
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