immune booster

Defense system strengthener

Immune booster refers to substances, supplements, or practices claimed to strengthen the immune system: vitamin C is marketed as an immune booster, She swears by elderberry as an immune booster.

The term appears frequently in wellness marketing, though medical science generally finds the concept oversimplified—healthy immune systems don't need "boosting," and overactive ones cause autoimmune problems.

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medicinal mushrooms · zinc · anti-inflammatory · digestive aid · exercise · ginger · sleep hygiene · colostrum · vaccines · phytochemicals · turmeric · astragalus · garlic · omega-3 fatty acids · healthy lifestyle · probiotics · gut health · balanced diet

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Opposites
effect on immune function

immune boosterimmunosuppressant

Agent reducing bodily defenses

cyclosporine · corticosteroids · prednisone · methotrexate · corticosteroid

health impact

immune boostertoxin

Biological-origin harm agent

poison · immunotoxin · pathogen · carcinogen · virus

Family

boost, immune, immunity, booster

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G