3 types of vitamins and protection against air pollution.

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People can live and be healthy only when we breathe clean air. But the air that is important has become unsafe for health. When you live in a big city or near an industrial area, it is necessary to focus on protecting yourself from air pollution and germs nearby, such as wearing a mask that can filter dust and germs, washing your hands with soap and water or alcohol gel to prevent germs, etc.

These are all about external protection, but internal protection is also important and we often hear about it, which is taking vitamins and supplements to build immunity and prevent harm from air pollution and germs from entering the body. What vitamins and nutrients are these? Don’t miss this UFABET.

Vitamin A: Vitamin A and beta-carotene can be found in various fruits and vegetables. These vitamins help reduce the levels of free radicals that are involved in respiratory diseases. Eating more fruits and vegetables helps the lungs work better and reduces the severity of asthma. In addition to vitamin A and beta-carotene, there is also lycopene that we can eat.

Recommended daily amount:

  • Men ≈ 900 micrograms (mcg) or (3,000 International Units (IU)).
  • Women ≈ 700 micrograms (mcg) or (2,333 International Units (IU)).

Vitamins C and E: These two vitamins help in fighting free radicals. Both vitamins C and E help protect cells in the body from being damaged and also increase the body’s immune system to prevent PM 2.5 dust from harming us. It can also prevent cancer.

Recommended daily amount:

For vitamin C :

  • Men ≈ 90 milligrams (mg)
  • Women ≈ 75 milligrams (mg)
  • Smokers: Should increase their vitamin C intake by ≈ 35 milligrams (mg).

For vitamin E :

  • Men ≈ 15 milligrams (mg)
  • Women ≈ 15 milligrams (mg)

Fish oil: Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation, especially inflammation in various organs. It also helps reduce symptoms of allergies, lung disease, and can also help prevent dry eye disease and cataracts.