Medical Questions » Cold, Flu Questions » Question No. 1586
| Question: | How can you prevent getting colds through the winter? |
| Answer: | There are plenty of natural substances for your anti-cold arsenal. Thirty-sevenout of 38 studies have shown that supplementing 1g of vitamin C a day reduces the incidence, duration and severity of cold symptoms. Other immune-friendly nutrients include zinc and the herbs echinacea and cat' s claw, which can be taken as preventives. Drinking a cup of cat' s claw tea or 10 drops of echinacea tincture in water every day during the winter months can really help stave off the sniffles. Berries contain anthocyanidins that boost your immune system, and black elderberry extract has been shown to halve the recovery time from flu. These are also worth supplementing to keep your immune system strong. Some vitamin C supplements contain combinations of these. |
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