Constantly Sick? You Might Be Missing This Mineral

If it feels like you’re always sick, your immune system may be more stressed than you realize. A constant sniffle, sore throat, or run-down feeling isn’t just inconvenient. Over time, these symptoms can become normal, but they’re often a sign that your body isn’t getting everything it needs to stay resilient and fight back the way it should.

One key mineral that’s often overlooked? Zinc. While vitamin C is commonly associated with immunity, a comprehensive review of different micronutrients found that while most vitamins didn’t significantly prevent colds or reduce symptom severity, zinc actually made folks feel better faster.

On average, people who took zinc shortened their colds by about 2.25 days. That may not sound like much, but, given most colds last seven days, cutting a few days off every cold can make a meaningful difference over the course of a year, especially if you’re someone who seems to catch everything. And zinc can play a role in preventing illness, too, by helping your thymus, a small but critical gland, produce and train the immune cells your body relies on to fight infections.

Needed. Immune Support Immunity Powder

That’s why replenishing your zinc matters — even if the supplements are unsavory and astringent. Thankfully, there’s a powdered alternative that lets you replenish your supply no matter whether you’re at home or on the road. (The powder can successfully bypass TSA screenings.)

The Needed Immune Support Powder is an easy-to-mix, surprisingly delicious daily powder made with bioavailable zinc and other immune-supporting nutrients to help address common nutrient gaps. Instead of guessing whether you’re getting enough zinc, it offers a convenient way to support your body’s natural defenses without the metallic aftertaste. Elderberry is a slightly tart, slightly sweet fruit that’s reminiscent of other berries: blackberry, especially. This mix features monk fruit for added sweetness, though, so the tartness is not too overpowering. A serving size is two scoops, and there are 30 servings per container, which means there’s more than enough to go around when the entire house is sick, several times over

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