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Gamers need immune support too

It’s going to be a rough winter so level up with this essential addition to the gaming arsenal

Gaming has quickly become the most popular hobby in the world, with approximately 3.09 billion out of our 8 billion population taking part in some form of digital challenge. For many years health was not really discussed within the culture, everyone was too busy having fun. So for a long time, the negative stereotype of gamers was true for too many – minimal sunlight, minimal exercise, and terrible nutrition. Staying in too much, excessive screen time, being out of shape, and having bad posture, just unhealthy looking and easily sick.

Today, however, it’s a totally different story, with increasing numbers of young video gamers viewing eSports as a highly lucrative career opportunity, rather than just a recreational activity. Just as physical athletes in track and field, or MMA, professional gamers have much to lose, so now take their mental and physical health extremely seriously, and for them, maintaining a strong immune system is a high priority, especially in winter.

Benefits of a strong immune system for gamers

It’s not just the ensuing tough weather, or the demands of competition that put stress on the gamer. Like any athlete, the young people who enter this extremely challenging, hyper-competitive community are put under immense stress and pressure all year round from the realities of having coaches, competition, fans, teammates, and financial sponsors.

Other expectations and challenges are put upon gamers, such as the requirement to be highly competitive and focused, yet sociable and prepared to commit serious time and energy to improve their game and position on the board. Meeting many people and lots of traveling has its downfalls, so sometimes health takes a back seat and quick fixes are taken in haste – leading to a fuzzy, fragile mind, crashes, poor sleep, and a higher risk of infection.

Gamers who build and maintain a strong immune system, benefit from:

Feeling better and healthy
Fewer infections
Faster healing and recovery
More energy
Better sleep
Better skin, hair, and nails

Improve your game and build your defense system today!

We want gamers to take their health as seriously as they do their gaming setup. That’s why we created IMMUNE SUPPORT to help gamers reduce the risk of downtime from illness, boost their defense system and stay in the game. Adding this to the daily routine of nootropics and wellness will improve resistance to bugs, and game performance.

Vitagaming’s IMMUNE SUPPORT contains the best micronutrients available – Quercetin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and Zinc. We created this powerful combo to optimize gamers’ immune function and help them to build a strong defense against the many pitfalls and challenges they face.

Why gamers should take Quercetin

Quercetin is an antioxidant and phytochemical compound found in fruit, nuts, plants, and vegetables. It stimulates and strengthens the immune system by removing free radicals. Gamers are at risk of inflammation – Quercetin has also been shown to successfully decrease inflammation after strenuous activity, and boost mitochondrial biogenesis. Mitochondria are membrane-bound cell organelles – power plants – that develop most of the energy needed to fuel the cell’s biochemical reactions.

World champion cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong discovered Quercetin during his treatment and created a company selling it with the tagline: Tired of being tired?” – such was his belief in its ability to combat fatigue and boost the immune system by strengthening the protection against infections post-exertion.

Why gamers should take Vitamin C

You can find Vitamin C naturally in multiple fruits and vegetables. It promotes healthy bones and skin while boosting your immune system. Vitamin C kills harmful microbes such as bacteria and viruses and helps to regulate dopamine, essential for positive mood and energy.

The gamer who takes Vitamin C benefits from improved heart health, lower blood pressure, and higher levels of iron – keeping them healthy and stronger for longer, and in the game.

Vitamin C also aids white blood cell production, stimulating their migration to infection sites, enhancing cell regeneration, and quicker healing.

Why gamers should take Vitamin D3

Also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, Vitamin D is actually a hormone that occurs naturally via sunlight and can also be found in a variety of foods. It helps regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the body. Vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among gamers due to the lack of sunlight they get and can result in a loss of bone density and autoimmune disease.

Gamers are at risk due to the amount of time they spend indoors putting above-average pressure on their wrists and other joints. The tension in the body from squeezing controllers in the same position for hours can get very serious, so Vitamin D is vital for combating fatigue and wear and tear of the joints.

Why gamers should take Zinc

Aside from improving eye health and cognitive function, Zinc also protects gamers against bacteria and viruses such as the cold. This crucial mineral can be found in meat and seafood, as well as most cells in our body.

Zinc boosts the immune system by assisting with the production of T-cells and white blood cells, special immune cells that help the body combat disease while lowering oxidative stress and countering fatigue. We all get colds in winter – supplementing with Zinc has been effective in lowering the length of the common cold by 33%.

Optimize your defenses in the real world so you can play for longer in the virtual world with Vitagaming’s Immune Support

Nick Pitman

Content Writer

Nick Pitman is a father, first; to a girl called Bo, and a gamer (COD all the way) second. He makes dance music, trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is passionate about supplements and biohacking. When he’s not doing any of the above, he is writing about gaming and supplements. He loves exploring new ways to improve health and longevity.