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You can’t boost your immune system with supplements, says functional medicine expert—here’s what you can do

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Jeffrey Bland , the "father of functional medicine," says supplements don't boost your immune system.

Instead of a sole focus on boosting immunity, Bland says you should be thinking about rejuvenation.

Stick to a Mediterranean diet, drink enough water and have at least a half hour of physical activity a day.

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