Dishing Up Nutrition

Shingles Nutrition Prevention & Support - Ask a Nutritionist

March 12 · 10 min · Episode 676 · 26.4 MB
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What causes shingles to flare up later in life? In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, registered dietitian Amy Crum explains how the shingles virus can reactivate when the immune system is weakened. You’ll learn common shingles risk factors and simple nutrition and lifestyle strategies that may help support immune health, including the role of vitamin D, zinc, quality sleep, stress management, and balanced blood sugar.