Immunity is your body’s ability to resist toxins, infections and other harmful substances or microorganisms with the use of sensitized white blood cells or specific antibodies. Think of it as a ‘protection system’ – this is how your body defends itself. If it wasn’t for the body’s immune system, various bacteria, viruses and even fungi could attach or infect your body. Thanks to immunity, that is not the case.

The main function of the immune system is to protect you from harmful microorganisms that may cause infection. However, it doesn’t stop at prevention. If you do get sick, it is your immune system that is your body’s first line of defense. It will fight the infection and act to minimize the damage done to your body. A healthy immune system will be able to fight off most infections, whereas a weakened immune system means your illness can last longer, and symptoms may be more severe.

There are 4 types of immunity, 3 natural and an additional one.

• Innate immunity: the one we are born with. This is our innate immune system. It varies in strength; some people are born with a strong immune system, while some are born with a weak system.
• Adaptive immunity: also called ‘acquired immunity’. The adaptiveImmune system protects us based on its past ‘experience’. This is why, after being infected with something and getting better, we are no longer, at least for some time, susceptible to the same infection.
• Passive immunity: temporary immunity, also called ‘borrowed Immunity’. This is an immunity which we gain from another person.
• Immunizations: we can be made immune to something, typically through the administration of a vaccine.

A healthy lifestyle is the best way to support the body’s immune system. It is important to ensure that your teen looks after their immune system daily. Follow some of the following tips to keep your teens immune system healthy and strong through everyday activities:

• Eat a balanced diet, including fresh fruit and vegetables. A healthy diet will provide essential vitamins and minerals your teens immune systems need’s to function properly.
• Get regular exercise. This will help reduce stress, which negatively affects immunity and improves blood circulation, allowing whiteblood cells to reach any cells affected by disease.
• Take steps to reduce stress.
• Get quality sleep. Rest allows your teens body to regenerate andhelps the immune system to work adequately.
• Maintain a healthy body weight.
• If your teen is not getting enough vitamins and minerals in their diet, add a supplement such as Bioteen Immunergy to helpsupport and strengthen their immune system.

Your teen should consume 1 servicing daily (follow the usage guidelines as they appear on the product packaging), ideally in the morning at breakfast time

Yes, Bioteen’s SuperTonic does not contain any animal product and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.