Fruits, vegetables and vitamin D also are among most common sources for improving immune health.

SIX IN 10 SEEKING TO IMPROVE IMMUNE HEALTH CONSUME VITAMIN C

62%

Fruits

60%

Vitamin C

59%

Vegetables (e.g., leafy greens, broccoli, carrots)

51%

Vitamin D

45%

Other vitamin / mineral supplements

41%

Dairy products (e.g. Greek yogurt)

34%

Whole grains (e.g., brown rice, whole wheat bread, oats)

33%

Lean meats (e.g., chicken, pork, beef)

33%

Nuts or nut butters

32%

Fish or shellfish (e.g., salmon, shrimp, scallops)

32%

Zinc

29%

Beans, peas or lentils

26%

Prebiotic or probiotic supplements

17%

Plant-based protein (e.g. tofu, plant-based meat, seafood alternatives)

Source: International Food Information Council’s 2022 Food and Health Survey. Online survey of 1,005 Americans ages 18 to 80 between March 23-April 4, 2022. Question: Which of the following foods or nutrients have you consumed in the past year in your effort to improve your immune function/health? (select all that apply).

15%

Other dietary supplements (e.g., elderberry, Echinacea)