In 2022, fruits were the most frequently mentioned food that consumers in the United States eat to improve their immune function or health, with approximately ** percent of respondents mentioning them. The second most frequently mentioned nutrient was Vitamin C, which was mentioned by about ** percent of respondents.
The survey question was originally stated by the source as: "Which of the following foods or nutrients have you consumed in the past year in your effort to improve your immune function/immune health? (Select all that apply.)"
The source added: "Filter: Seeking immune function/immune health from foods, beverages, or nutrients; Note: “none of the above” is not shown."
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IFIC. (May 18, 2022). Food and nutrients consumed to improve immune function or health in the United States in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1378976/food-and-nutrients-consumed-to-improve-immune-function-or-health-us/
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