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Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins that fortify the immune system. Eating a variety of foods also builds immunity.

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins that fortify the immune system. Eating a variety of foods also builds immunity.

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Terese Teoh

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As people strive to keep themselves free of the coronavirus, it may be surprising to find out that humans actually breathe in tens of thousands of micro-organisms a day.
A robust immune system is vital to long-term good health. Should one catch a bug, one would display milder symptoms and recover faster.
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