B lymphocytes are powerless to penetrate the cell so the job of attacking these target cells is left to T lymphocytes. T lymphocytes are cells that are programmed to recognize, respond to and remember antigens. T lymphocytes (or T cells) contribute to the immune defenses in two major ways.

This can lead to problems such as allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases. If you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. Other immune system problems happen when your immune system does not work correctly. These problems include immunodeficiency diseases.

According vitaminwater’s website, the Power -C flavor of vitaminwater delivers “zinc and vitamin C to power your immune system”; while the XXX offers “antioxidant vitamins to help fight free radicals and help support your body.” And so on.

It contains added vitamins and minerals and is marketed as healthy. However, some Vitaminwater products are loaded with added sugar, which can be unhealthy when consumed in excess. Additionally, few people are deficient in the nutrients added to Vitaminwater.

In some cases, the body will simply eliminate vitamins if there are too many, but for others too much can be harmful. “When consumed in excess, some water-soluble vitamins like B and C are excreted in the urine,” a New York Times article explained.

The 10 Healthier Beverages (besides water)

• Pomegranate Juice. Image: © Nitr/Fotolia.com.
• Low Fat Milk. Image: © Africa Studio/Fotolia.com.
• Green Tea. Image: © efired – Fotolia.com.
• Orange Juice. Image: © Brent Hofacker/Fotolia.com.
• Beet Juice. Image: © Printemps/Fotolia.com.
• Hot Chocolate.
• Kale Juice.
• Lemon Juice.