Laging puyat? Here’s how that weakens your immunity

Lagi ka bang puyat? Here’s why you need more sleep.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for rest and recovery, but did you know that it also strengthens your immune system¹? Here’s why lack of sleep or being “puyat” can affect your immune system, and how (Sodium Ascorbate + Zinc) ImmunPro® can give you an immunity boost when you need it.

Being sleep-deprived affects our immune system

Our immune system produces various proteins and antibodies that help us fight off pathogens. When we sleep, our bodies boost the protective abilities of these cells. Pero kabilang sa mga masamang epekto ng laging puyat ang mas mahinang immune system.

One study found that restricting sleep to 4 hours a night for around a week results in a 50% decrease in antibody production, leading to a higher risk of infection².

Vaccine studies have also found that sleep-deprived individuals who receive a vaccination develop lower levels of antibodies compared to those who got sufficient sleep³.

Immunity support

Here are some of the immunity-supporting molecules and cells that suffer tuwing puyat:

Cytokines

Cytokine production increases when we sleep. These proteins help promote inflammation, which is an essential part of fighting off infections⁴.

However, too much inflammation for prolonged periods is related to the development of diseases such as cancer and heart problems.

When we get enough sleep, the inflammation cytokines cause is mitigated by the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin⁵. On the other hand, being sleep-derived results in longer-lasting inflammation

T Cells

T Cells are white blood cells that play an important role in protecting the body from infection. Sleep helps improve T Cell migration, or the cell’s interactions with other proteins and cells involved in immune response^{6, 7}. This makes T cells readier to face various pathogens.

Natural Killer Cells

Natural Killer Cells are another kind of white blood cell that fights infected cells and cancer cells that may spread in the body⁸.

One study found that sleeping for four hours a night reduces natural killer cell activity by an average of 72% compared to in people who get a full night’s sleep².

Laging puyat? Here’s how to strengthen your immune system

While sleep is essential for a strong immune system, it isn’t always easy to get a good night’s sleep. Here are some tips to lengthen and improve your quality of sleep, and give your immune system a little help⁹:

Have a sleep schedule. Kung lagi kang puyat, make sleeping at a particular time a habit. As our body gets used to the routine, going to sleep and waking up at around the same time becomes easier.

Limit naps. Naps can be a good energy boost in the middle of the day, lalo na kung puyat ka. However, it is recommended to nap no more than 30 minutes to prevent having problems sleeping later.

Have a comfortable sleeping environment. Using eye masks and ear plugs may help reduce distractions that prevent you from sleeping well. It may also help to put your phone down, and turn the lights off. Artificial light from inside your room, or from elctronic devices may also disturb your sleep.

Keep your immunity up with good food¹⁰, Eating healthy also plays an important role in keeping your immunity up. Foods like fatty fish, citrus fruits, and vegetables help supply your body with important vitamins and minerals. In case you aren’t able to get all the nutrients you need from food, taking supplements like (Sodium Ascorbate + Zinc) ImmunPro® may help.

Vitamin C + Zinc through (Sodium Ascorbate + Zinc) ImmunPro®, made with ZincPlus Technology®

Among the nutrients that are essential for your immune system are vitamin C and zinc. These nutrients support stronger immune function, faster wound healing, and recovery from sickness.

The trouble is that vitamin C and zinc are difficult to mix together into a single supplement. (Sodium Ascorbate + Zinc) ImmunPro ® is made using ZincPlus Technology®, which ensures a stable formulation so that you receive 100% dose of both vitamin C and zinc.

In addition to sleeping well, protect your immune system by trying (Sodium Ascorbate + Zinc) ImmunPro® (with proper diet and exercise).

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