13 best vitamins to boost immunity

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Vitamins are relatively simple organic molecules that, entering the body along with food, do not belong to proteins, fats, carbohydrates, nor to minerals, nor to microelements. Not taking part in plastic and energy metabolism, they are necessary for the body for life, since they are needed for the normal functioning of enzymes. This is the uniqueness of vitamins.

A normally functioning immunity, or a set of various reactions that protect the body from external invasion (microbes, viruses, fungi) and from internal aggression (destruction of abnormal, malignant cells), is also impossible without vitamins.

For example, one of the best known vitamins for boosting immunity is vitamin C, or the common ascorbic acid, 'ascorbic acid'. With its deficiency, frequent colds, various infections occur, pustules appear on the skin, and the general resistance of the body falls.

The modern pharmaceutical industry produces a wide variety of vitamin complexes that enhance immunity. At the same time, there are no special vitamins that are needed only to raise the immune status, since vitamins are included in a variety of biochemical reactions. This review will consider the most popular and effective vitamins for enhancing immunity for various groups: pregnant women, elderly people over the age of 50, and also for children.

Rating of the best vitamins to boost immunity

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best vitamins for children to strengthen immunity	1	Multi-Tabs Baby	381 r
	2	VitaMishki immuno plus sea buckthorn	584 r
	3	Supradin Kids Bears	RUB 538
	4	Immunal plus C	353 r
The best vitamins to boost immunity in adults	1	Immunilflor	–
	2	Vitrum performance	820 RUB
	3	Immuno Extra	RUB 1,450
The best vitamins to boost immunity during pregnancy	1	Vitrum prenatal forte	RUB 1,863
	2	Elevit pronatal	RUB 1,820
	3	Complivit trimester	331 r
The best vitamins to boost immunity in seniors over 50	1	Multi-Tabs Immuno Plus	RUB 530
	2	Doppelherz asset Antistress	361 RUB
	3	Aktimmun multivitamin	94 r

The best vitamins for children to strengthen immunity

In childhood, a deficiency of immune protection is often manifested by infectious diseases, more than 4 or 5 times a year, respiratory infections that occur without fever. Fatigue and pallor, an increase in regional lymph nodes, for example, cervical and axillary, often indicate a child's immunity deficiency. Such children often have an allergic reaction to the most common harmless foods, an unstable stool appears, indicating the appearance of dysbiosis.

In infants receiving breast milk, passive maternal immunity is largely protected, but when breastfeeding is stopped, the first critical period occurs. When babies communicate with peers in nursery and kindergarten, a new period of anxiety appears. There are a lot of such situations in a child's life. Below are the following vitamin complexes that can help increase the protection of the child's body.

Multi-Tabs Baby

Rating: 4.9

For the smallest ones who have not yet turned one year old, Multi-Tabs Baby vitamins are produced. Their composition is not as diverse as that of similar products for adults. The complex contains vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin C. The concentration and set of vitamins is specially selected to compensate for a possible deficiency if the baby is artificially fed. These drops are used in a dosage of 1 ml per day, with or after a meal, and are prescribed for the prevention of vitamin deficiency, for frequent colds, and also for the prevention of rickets. The Danish company Ferrosan produces Multi-Tabs Baby, and you can purchase a 30ml package, designed for a monthly course of use, for 370 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this complex include hypoallergenicity, since it contains only 3 essential vitamins. The disadvantages include a slight laxative effect, a ban on their use with an increased level of calcium in the blood, as well as a small content of ethyl alcohol in drops. Its concentration does not exceed 7%, and is quite acceptable for babies, but this may be contraindicated in children with congenital liver diseases.

VitaMishki immuno plus sea buckthorn

Rating: 4.8

Vitamishki Immuno plus with sea buckthorn is produced by the domestic pharmaceutical company Pharmamed. This complex is used in babies from the age of three to 14 years. In addition to a set of vitamins: C, which protects against colds, E, which exhibits antioxidant properties, Vitamishki contain an increased amount of zinc and selenium. Additionally, sea buckthorn is used as a source of immunostimulating, antimicrobial and general strengthening properties. Vitamishki look like chewing pastilles in the form of funny animals; the manufacturer offers four flavors to choose from: lemon, orange, grape and peach.

Vitamishki are shown as prophylaxis, as well as in the treatment of vitamin deficiencies. They are prescribed one lozenge per day at the age of 3 to 7 years, and over 7 years old – twice a day, you need to take Vitamishki with meals. The average cost of one package of 30 lozenges, calculated for a month's course of use in young children, or for two weeks of use in older children, costs from 360 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

A big plus of Vitamishek is the addition of healing extracts of sea buckthorn berries, a pleasant taste, a good balance of the vitamin composition, taking into account the needs of a growing baby, the presence of zinc and selenium, the ability to choose a taste, a beautiful and fascinating shape. Of the shortcomings, only individual intolerance can be noted.

Supradin Kids Bears

Rating: 4.7

Supradin Kids Bears are recommended by pediatricians as an additional source of vital vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin B6, biotin, nicotinamide, and other essential vitamins. Shown 3 chewable lozenges for children from the age of 11 years. The selection of doses of vitamins was carried out specifically in such a way as to ensure maximum protection of the immune system, taking into account the increased daily needs of the growing body for school loads. These vitamins have funny forms of gummy bears, and you need to take them one chewable lozenge per day for 1 month. These vitamins are produced by the German pharmaceutical company Omoform, and the average cost in Russian pharmacies in the fall of 2018 for 1 package, calculated for a monthly intake, is 456 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

According to the assurances of the parents, children not only willingly accept such funny bear cubs, but also do not forget to miss the appointment, reminding their parents that they have not yet “eaten a bear” today. Additionally, you can indicate high German quality, good tolerance, pleasant taste, and ease of use, just one lozenge a day. As for contraindications, this is just an individual intolerance, but it can develop for any vitamin and any medicine.

Immunal plus C

Rating: 4.7

This drug consists of only two components, and is indicated for admission to children and adults, the minimum age is only one year. It consists of ascorbic acid, and dried juice of Echinacea purpurea, which is a good immune stimulant. Immunal plus C is produced in the form of syrup, and it is necessary for babies to take a milliliter three times a day, children from 4 to 12 years old – 2 ml, and older children, as well as adults – 3 ml three times a day. Immunal Plus C is shown both for the prevention and for the treatment of various immunodeficiencies, in the complex therapy of acute and chronic upper respiratory tract infections. This syrup is produced by the Lek company from Slovenia, and the average cost of one bottle of 50 ml is 420 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of Immunal plus C is its two-component composition, which means that the risk of developing allergies is minimal. A very big plus will be the ability to prescribe it to almost everyone: from one-year-old babies to the elderly. Therefore, it could fall into the category of immune vitamins for adults, and even for the elderly. Nevertheless, it was decided to place him in this group to celebrate his safety even for babies.

The disadvantage of the immunal can be considered the repeated use: 3 times a day, as well as the possibility of an allergy to the echinacea extract. The high cost of this drug can also be a significant disadvantage. So, if we are talking about a child at the age of 13, then with a dosage volume of 9 ml per day, one bottle is enough for only 5-6 days, while the official instruction recommends at least 7 or 10 days just to achieve a therapeutic effect. Consequently, the course dosage can be at least 2 weeks, or even a month, as is customary for most vitamins. In this case, the monthly amount paid for this drug (5.5 bottles) will be more than 2,200 rubles. And many cannot afford it even for serious medicines, not like for vitamins.

The best vitamins to boost immunity in adults

In the adult, mature period of its life, the human body experiences the greatest physical and emotional stress. To a large extent, the stability of immunity in adulthood depends not only on the quality of nutrition and diet. Lifestyle, bad habits, a significant decrease in physical activity, stress, lead to a decrease in immune defense. Of course, it is best for a person to normalize their immunity to treat chronic diseases, maintain a normal body weight, physical activity, give up bad habits, and minimize the effects of stress. A very important factor in the normalization of the immune status is a healthy and full sleep, regular sexual activity. But in the event that help is needed, especially during critical periods of increased physical and mental stress, in the complex treatment of diseases, special vitamin products come to the rescue, which are selected in accordance with the increased demands of the body for vitamins that regulate immunity. This rating presents the most popular and effective vitamin preparations that increase immunity in adults.

Immunilflor

Rating: 4.9

Immunilflor is the first representative of vitamin complexes in the ranking, which is specially designed to focus on the preservation of the immune system in adults. The only thing that should not be confused with the well-known veterinary drug Immunoflor Immunoflor. This agent (Immunilflor) serves as an additive that helps not only to activate the body, but also to stimulate the protective abilities of cellular and humoral immunity. It contains echinacea extract, ascorbic acid, probiotics in the form of lactobacilli and streptococci, cat's claw extract, and zinc. Immunilflor is produced in capsules of 500 mg.

This agent is shown as a stimulant of the immune system, as well as for the correction of conditions associated with a decline in vitality, chronic fatigue, drowsiness, during the period of recovery from infectious diseases. It is necessary to use the drug one capsule daily with meals, the duration of the course is about 3 weeks. This product is produced by the Italian company ESI. At present, the average cost of one package of 30 capsules, calculated for a monthly intake, is about 700 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this remedy include a pronounced activating and immunogenic orientation, it contains a sufficient amount of plant extracts that tone the body. The disadvantage is the presence of contraindications. These include high blood pressure, hyperexcitability, insomnia, the presence of essential tremors, and other similar conditions. Therefore, before using the product for the first time, you must consult your doctor. But in the event that the agent is taken according to the indications and in the right dosage, then the person, after the course intake, experiences activity and vigor, and his body successfully resists infectious diseases.

Vitrum performance

Rating: 4.9

This wonderful vitamin and mineral complex for adults, specially created to protect the immune system, is one of the most complete, presented not only in this rating, but in general, on the pharmaceutical market. Each tablet contains 13 vitamins, including the uncommon vitamin K1, minerals such as calcium, potassium and phosphorus, and 14 trace elements, taking into account the daily requirement of an adult. These include such rare ones as tin, boron, vanadium and silicon. These elements are not often found in the composition of vitamin complexes, but they are very necessary for the body. As an additional adaptogen that increases the body's defenses, each tablet contains 50 mg of ginseng extract

This drug is indicated not only for prophylaxis, but also in the treatment of conditions such as overwork, memory disorders and headaches, dizziness and poor memory, recovery from serious illnesses.

Of course, in the presence of diseases, it is necessary not to use Vitrum performance, as a means for self-medication, you should definitely contact a specialist. Vitrum should be used with meals, one tablet daily. This product, like many other expensive vitamins, is produced by the American company Unipharm. The cost of one bottle of Vitrum performance, designed for a monthly course, costs, on average, about 1000 rubles

Advantages and disadvantages

The richest mineral, vitamin and trace element composition, enriched with natural ginseng, speaks for itself. Vitrum performance is a fairly serious dietary supplement, and is used in the complex therapy of many, and even serious diseases. So, one of the indications will be the stimulation of immunity in cancer patients after a course of chemotherapy. But every coin has two sides. Such a rich composition (the complex includes 31 active components), increases the incidence of individual intolerance and mild adverse reactions in the form of allergic manifestations. You can also refer this remedy to vitamin preparations of the highest price range.

Immuno Extra

Rating: 4.8

This remedy, in contrast to the vitamin-mineral complexes described above, contains a significant amount of plant extracts. Its composition, in addition to the well-known vitamins A, E, ascorbic acid, trace elements such as zinc and magnesium, additionally includes rosehip extract, extracts of purple and pale echinacea. Additionally Immuno Extra is fortified with inositol. Such a composition allows not only to show a pronounced immunostimulating effect, but also to help reduce chronic inflammation, improve the functioning of the lymphatic system, and even helps to reduce the level of bad cholesterol in blood plasma.

The drug Immuno Extra is shown not only for prevention, but also for the complex therapy of various respiratory viral infections, in the fight against herpes infection, with influenza, with increased physical and mental stress. Separately, the agent is indicated for the adaptation of the body in an unfavorable environmental situation.

Immuno Extra has special conditions for admission. The drug is available in the form of separate oral vials with a volume of 11 ml each. The manufacturer recommends drinking the contents of one or two bottles, 30 minutes before meals for a month. Shake the bottle before use and, if desired, can be diluted with water or juice. Immuno Extra is produced by the Italian company Martinez.

Advantages and disadvantages

This drug is a fairly strong adaptogen, and therefore there are certain contraindications. These are pregnancy and lactation, diseases such as gastritis with high acidity, stomach ulcers during an exacerbation, bronchial asthma, heart failure. Of the side effects, allergic reactions rarely occur, but the drug is well tolerated if the recommended dosages are observed, and contributes to a rapid rise in immunity.

The best vitamins to boost immunity during pregnancy

One could start this section with the standard phrase: 'pregnancy is a special condition'. But so many people write. Let us explain better what vitamins the diet of a pregnant woman should be enriched with. During gestation, the female body needs one and a half times more calcium, which is part of the baby's bones, 30% more than the daily requirement of vitamins B6 and B12, zinc and iodine. The body of a pregnant woman requires twice as much iron and folic acid.

There is one significant addition. If conventional vitamin complexes for adults to enhance immunity may contain additional additives such as ginseng, guarana, echinacea, then when choosing drugs for pregnant women, it is advisable to avoid additional components. Adaptogens can not only stimulate the immune system, but have side effects that can affect the baby's body in an unknown way, for example, subsequently cause allergies. Therefore, for pregnant women, it is necessary to limit ourselves to the minimum set of vitamins that will practically have no side effects, with the exception of inevitable individual intolerance.

Ideally, there should be separate vitamin complexes for each trimester of pregnancy, since each trimester is a certain stage in the development of the baby. Therefore, in the event that a pregnant woman acquires a certain multivitamin complex for herself, then she should ask the pharmacy for which particular trimester it is intended. We list the most effective and popular vitamins for maintaining the immunity of a pregnant woman, which simultaneously benefit not only the expectant mother, but also the baby.

Vitrum prenatal forte

Rating: 4.9

Vitrum prenatal forte is a powerful complex that not only prevents the development of vitamin deficiencies, but can also help in the treatment of certain disorders, for example, with threatened abortion, with vomiting in pregnant women, or with the formation of placental disorders.

Vitrum Prenatal Forte contains vitamin A and beta carotene, alpha-tocopherol and cholecalciferol, vitamin C and thiamine, folic acid, in a dosage that a pregnant woman needs. A lack of folic acid is very dangerous in the first trimester, as a serious malformation of the nervous system can occur at the stage of formation of the primary tube. Vitrum Prenatal contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium, iron, trace elements – copper, zinc, iodine, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and chromium.

It is necessary to take Vitrum prenatal forte both for the prevention of vitamin deficiency in pregnant women, and in preparation for pregnancy, as well as in the postpartum period. Vitrum Prenatal Forte is used, one tablet per day, in the morning after breakfast. This drug is produced by the American company Unipharm, and the cost of one package, calculated for a monthly course, is, on average, 640 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Vitrum prenatal forte is a specially formulated complex for pregnant women, and therefore, as long as the recommended dosages are observed, side effects usually do not occur. This drug does not need to be prescribed if the pregnant woman is taking any other vitamins at the same time, or separately vitamins A and D in drops, for example, Aquadetrim. Vitrum Prenatal Forte is a well-balanced vitamin and mineral complex in which the combination of price and quality is quite optimal.

Elevit pronatal

Rating: 4.8

This multivitamin-mineral complex contributes not only to the full course of pregnancy, it not only supplies the body of the expectant mother with all the necessary vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, but also significantly improves the indicators of cellular and humoral immunity. It contains 12 essential vitamins, three trace elements, and 4 minerals: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron.

Elevit Pronatal is shown as a means of preventing hypovitaminosis at all stages: when planning pregnancy, during pregnancy, in the postpartum period, as well as during breastfeeding. In this case, it is advisable to start taking it a month before the planned pregnancy. Elevit Pronatal is taken one tablet per day, with meals. The tablet should be taken with a little water. Thus, the course of taking this agent recommended by the manufacturer is quite long. This complex is produced by the German company Bayer, and one pack of 100 tablets, designed for 3 months of administration, costs 1,800 rubles. The cost of a bottle, calculated for a month, will cost about 710 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this complex include a rich and well-balanced composition, and the disadvantages include various side effects. This may include abdominal discomfort, allergic reactions, increased urinary calcium, headache, dizziness, and insomnia. Women taking Elevit may experience a bright yellow color of urine. It is safe and is due to the metabolism of riboflavin.

Complivit trimester

Rating: 4.7

Complivit trimester is not a single complex, but a whole family, a whole line of minerals and vitamins. These are three different preparations, each of which contains a unique combination of beneficial ingredients, which is indicated specifically for each period of pregnancy. This is the leading and unconditional advantage of this drug. Not being able to describe here all three successively replacing complexes during pregnancy and their differences, we can only say that in total these complexes for each trimester contain more than 20 elements, including, of course, very important folic acid and zinc, all irreplaceable vitamins, as well as rutin and lutein. The whole 'highlight' is in finely balanced dosages, which are different for each period of pregnancy.

Complivit is used one tablet a day, immediately after a meal, with plenty of liquid. Shown Complivit trimester as a prophylactic agent. Complivit is produced by the domestic company Pharmstandard, and, for example, the cost of Complivit 1 trimester is 330 rubles. per package of 30 capsules. Thus, the cost of receiving this type of complex will be 1000 rubles. for a trimester, which is very inexpensive. Other representatives of this line have a similar price range.

Advantages and disadvantages

In addition to the unconditional plus in the form of a flexible approach to the course of pregnancy, the convenience of taking this drug, one capsule per day, the tool also has disadvantages. Complivit is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, with an increased content of vitamins in the body, for example, A and D, iron or calcium, with urolithiasis, with iron deficiency anemia. But on the other hand, this tool, due to its acceptable price range, is very popular in antenatal clinics.

The best vitamins to boost immunity in seniors over 50

In adulthood, the body's compensatory capabilities and its ability to withstand peak loads are significantly reduced. Therefore, the task of vitamin preparations will not be to prepare the body's reserves for possible resistance to increased loads, but to prevent various chronic diseases that begin to appear in most people in their sixties. In old age, the activity of phagocytosis decreases slightly, the possibility of rapid formation of antibodies decreases, and therefore one should not abuse too much means to 'spur' immunity. This can lead to the opposite result, namely, the depletion of the immune system. This section of the rating includes the most successful vitamin complexes that support immunity in people 50+ at the proper level.

Multi-Tabs Immuno Plus

Rating: 4.9

This remedy for the preservation of immunity in adults 50+ is a combination of a complex vitamin and mineral supplement and eubiotic. Along with eleven vitamins and seven microelements, the tablets contain microorganisms useful for intestinal function, and one tablet contains 1 billion live lactobacilli, or colony-forming units. The introduction of probiotic bacteria into the vitamin complex makes it possible to improve the qualitative composition of the normal intestinal microflora, and to eliminate the manifestation of dysbiosis, which often accompanies immunodeficiency.

Among the trace elements can be called iron for blood formation, zinc, which increases immunity, chromium, which protects against diabetes mellitus, selenium, and so on. This complex is shown, both for prevention and for complex therapy of chronic colds, dysbiosis, with excessive stress reactions, with chronic fatigue syndrome. It is necessary to take Multi-Tabs Immuno plus one tablet a day, the duration of the course is at least 1 month. This wonderful drug is produced by the Danish company Ferrosan, and the average cost of one package of 30 tablets, calculated for a monthly intake, is about 630 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of this wonderful remedy is the undoubtedly rare combination of vitamins, minerals and gut-friendly bacteria. A balanced composition and a vitamin-mineral formula that meets the needs of an adult's body well allow protecting an adult's body from a decrease in the immune background at the peak of various loads. The disadvantages of this remedy include, in addition to individual intolerance, still a slightly high price. But if we take into account that if a person buys another multivitamin complex and a separate eubiotic at the pharmacy, then, most likely, the price will be even higher.

Doppelherz asset Antistress

Rating: 4.8

Not always complex means for preserving immunity should include any activating immune supplements. It is also necessary to remember what risk factors can lower the existing immune status. One of these factors is chronic stress, anxiety, and anxiety. Therefore, many vitamin and mineral complexes with anti-stress properties, soothing and relaxing also allow you to maintain immunity. And in old age, such an approach is much more useful than its excessive activation.

Doppelgerz asset Antistress perfectly meets these conditions. Due to lemon balm, it has an antispasmodic, soothing and mild hypotensive effect, Ginkgo Biloba extract helps to improve cerebral circulation and normalize cognitive functions, a set of essential B vitamins, nicotinamide, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin fully satisfy the daily requirement of a mature body. This complex is shown to all adults, but it will be especially useful for those who have crossed the fifty-year mark, and whose activities require regular rest and relaxation. This tool is used very conveniently: 1 tablet 1 time per day with meals. The average course of admission is 2 months.

This wonderful vitamin and herbal complex is produced by the German company Kweisser Pharma, and a pack of 30 capsules, which should be taken one month, will cost about 375 rubles on average.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the shortcomings of this drug, only individual intolerance can be named, its price range is quite attractive, the mode of administration is convenient. Melissa and ginkgo biloba are not extremely allergenic and active ingredients; in old age, numerous preparations based on ginkgo biloba are taken, and dry extract of lemon balm is included in many herbal herbal teas with a relaxing effect. Therefore, elderly patients can safely recommend this drug as the first line of defense against stress, and as a means of maintaining immunity at the proper level.

Aktimmun multivitamin

Rating: 4.7

Finally, in conclusion of the rating of active vitamins for immunity in old age, attention should be paid to the budget price category. Aktimmun multivitamin is such an inexpensive remedy that is indicated for elderly patients with little income for the prevention of hypovitaminosis, exacerbation of chronic infections, and the development of respiratory viral diseases.

The product is available in the form of 2 gelatin capsules for daily use, soft and hard. The soft capsule contains unrefined flaxseed oil, fat-soluble vitamins E and D3. The composition of the hard gelatin capsule includes a vitamin-mineral complex containing ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, zinc, B vitamins, vitamin PP and folic acid.

Aktimmun has a mild effect on the immune system, provides the body of an elderly patient with a specially selected and balanced, optimal amount of vitamins, and, according to experts, the drug is well tolerated. It is necessary to use the product one soft and one hard capsule daily with meals. The course of admission is one month. This original multivitamin preparation is produced by the domestic company LetoPharm, and the cost of a package of 60 capsules for a monthly intake is on average 132 rubles, which is quite inexpensive.

Advantages and disadvantages

This preparation contains a minimum amount of vitamins, and does not contain those ingredients that may unnecessarily activate or cause an imbalance in the immune system of an elderly patient. A big plus is the affordable cost of the drug, and the convenience of taking it. The only drawback is that elderly patients with memory impairments may forget that they need to take one soft and one hard capsule, and may be confused by taking two soft capsules and vice versa. In this case, a single dose of the drug is ideal.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.