immune boost

Defense system strengthening

Immune boost refers to purported enhancement of the body's immune system, typically through supplements, foods, or lifestyle practices marketed as strengthening disease resistance: This smoothie gives you an immune boost.

The term is common in wellness marketing, though immunologists note that healthy immune systems don't need "boosting"—an overactive immune response causes autoimmune disorders.

Often appears as a compound modifier: immune-boosting vitamins.

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Opposites
immune system effect

immune boostimmunosuppression

Reduced bodily defense activation

immune suppression · immunosuppressant · immunodeficiency · immune deficiency · chemotherapy

health outcome direction

immune boostdeclining health

Worsening physical condition

medical intervention type

immune boostcure

Treatment that heals

treatment · remedy · medical treatment · disease eradication · healing

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G