TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - According to a researcher, adopting a healthy and nutritious diet and regular exercise are key to boosting immunity.
HDI Propoelix™ lead researcher Dr. H. Harli Amir Mahmudji, Sp.PD-KEMD, emphasized the importance of adopting a balanced, nutritious diet to boost immunity at a press conference on clinical research on the Propoelix supplement in Central Jakarta on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.
"Nutritional food is individual, and it depends greatly on each person's physical condition," Harli said.
He explained that people's nutritional needs can vary depending on their age and physical condition.
Children need protein and nutrients to support growth, adolescents and adults should adjust their protein and fat intake to meet metabolic needs, and older adults need nutrients to maintain muscle mass and bone health.
Harli explained that regular exercise is also important for maintaining immunity.
According to him, simple physical activity such as walking or jogging for 30 minutes a day, five times a week, is sufficient to strengthen the immune system.
"It's not strenuous exercise like professional athletes do, but consistent physical activity that's within your capabilities," he said.
He said exercise can improve the white blood cell response to acute infections and help maintain a balanced immune system.
Harli emphasized that supplement products like Propoelix™ only act as complementary or adjuvant therapy, not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
According to him, these supplements can support white blood cell readiness to face acute infections.
A 30-day clinical study in office workers showed that administering these supplements can improve the acute-phase white blood cell profile without increasing inflammation.
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