Having a strong immune system is always important, but it seems to be even more so in the coronavirus pandemic. A strong immune system won’t prevent you from getting the coronavirus, but it does reduce the odds of contracting it and can help you stave it off if there is a positive diagnosis.
Here are eight vitamins that help boost your immune system -- and examples of foods that contain them if you don’t want to swallow any supplemental pills, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Vitamin A Overview: Important for visual health and the maintenance of healthy skin and hair. Notable foods that contain it: Carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe. Vitamin C Overview: Helps repair tissue and aids in production of certain neurotransmitters.