With the onset of spring and the increase in temperature and flowering, a great enemy appears: pollen. When it comes into contact with the skin, eyes or respiratory system, the body defends itself by releasing a series of chemical substances into the bloodstream, including histamine, which is responsible for sneezing, watery eyes and other common flu symptoms.
Allergies can be environmental or foodborne and reach the body through inhalation, ingestion or dermal contact. With antibodies working at a slower pace, the entry and installation of aggressive agents in the body increases.
Allergic problems will continue to grow as air pollution and the ambient temperature rise. These climate changes affect pollen production, as well as the proliferation of insects and fungi.
To reduce this incidence, it's important to maintain a balanced and healthy body.
Symptoms of pollen allergy
- Watery, itchy and red eyes
- Stuffy nose and rhinorrhoea.
- Sneezing.
- Fatigue and tiredness.
- Irritability.
- Headache.
- Migraines.
How to strengthen the immune system
As a preventative measure, Algicel proposes a daily intake of Azora Astaxanthinis a supplement designed to help you lead a healthier life. Its benefits include boosting the immune system, providing an antioxidant effect and acting as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Something essential these days, according to the World Health Organisation, the allergic diseases rank fourth among the chronic diseases that most affect the population. In Portugal, 1 in 3 people has at least one allergic disease. They are in the top five most common chronic diseases at all ages.
It is therefore essential to eat a healthy diet, stay hydrated and exercise properly, as well as avoiding stress.
Astaxanthin in allergy prevention
A strengthened immune system helps to combat allergic symptoms, as well as preventing other illnesses resulting from reduced defences. In the specific case of astaxanthin, two of its most notable benefits are: reducing the intensity and duration of the common cold, as well as the likelihood of suffering infections, especially in the respiratory tract.
Other essential care
- Avoid going to the countryside and doing outdoor activities on days when the pollen count is high.
- Wash your hands and face, especially your nose and eyes.
- Keep the environment as humid as possible.
- Use a hoover instead of a broom.
- Protect your eyes with sunglasses and cover your nose and mouth with a mask on high-pollination days.
- Travelling with the car windows closed to avoid contact with pollen as much as possible.
- Avoid hanging clothes outdoors during this season.