View foods by supporting nutrients:
Vitamin A:
Vitamin A and its metabolites are involved in both innate and adaptive immune functions. It is an immune enhancer that supports our body to respond to harmful bacteria and viruses. [1] [2] [3]
DV =
5,000IU
of Vitamin A
Mustard Greens
12370IU of Vitamin A, IU,
in 100g of Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Vitamin D:
Vitamin D can modulate the innate and adaptive immune responses. It is involved in immune cells’ production and white blood cells’ response to inflammation. [1] [2] [3]
DV =
400IU
of Vitamin D
Mackerel
457IU of Vitamin D,
in 100g of Fish, mackerel, Pacific and jack, mixed species, cooked, dry heat
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Halibut (Flounder)
231IU of Vitamin D,
in 100g of Fish, halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, cooked, dry heat
Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is important for normal function of the immune cells. It has been shown to enhance aspects of the immune response related to aging. [1] [2] [3]
DV =
20mg
of Vitamin E
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Zinc:
Zinc is an is an essential mineral. It is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes. Zinc is critical for normal development and function of cells that mediate both innate and adaptive immunity. Even mild to moderate degrees of zinc deficiency can suppress aspects of immunity. Zinc from animal foods are more readily absorbed by the body than that from plant foods. [1] [2] [3]
DV =
15mg
of Zinc
Beef Steak or Ribs
11.38mg of Zinc, Zn,
in 100g of Beef, chuck, under blade steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised
Pumpkin Seeds
7.64mg of Zinc, Zn,
in 100g of Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, roasted, without salt