Best Supplements for Flu Season

With flu season just around the corner, many are thinking about the best ways they can protect themselves against this virus in addition to COVID-19. 

The first line of defense against viral particles is always to wash your hands and maintain other sanitary practices such as use of hand sanitizer in public places to reduce the spread of any viral particles that you encounter.

In the realm of supplements, many “anti-cold” or “anti-flu” substances do largely nothing to bolster your immune system and often do not warrant the hefty price tags. 

Although this is true, there are a number of beneficial substances that can give you immune system and other bodily functions an added boost that can help you get through this upcoming flu season: 

  1. Vitamin C : This water-soluble vitamin is critical in reducing the duration of any colds that may befall you this winter season and also aids other physiological processes. 
  2. Vitamin D : In addition to anti-aging properties, this critical vitamin gives much-needed aid to your immune system. A lack of sun exposure during the winter months also means that you could be at a deficiency in this key vitamin. 
  3. Zinc : This mineral can help to reduce the duration of symptoms after the onset of a cold or virus and is also key to regular body function. Supplementation should be monitored carefully, however, as it is a potent substance.
  4. Echinacea : Many have heard of this as a prominent ingredient in teas and as a buffer against the cold but what does it do? As an herbal supplement, this extract could help to stimulate the immune system in ways that can help your body defend against a cold or virus. 
  5. Elderberry : This is another commonly known herbal supplement that has actually been shown to reduce the duration of flu/cold-related symptoms in patients who took it. 
  6. Green Tea : As a potent source of antioxidants, green tea is a less commonly looked to the example of an immune-supporting supplement. It may actually aid in the activity of your immune cells as well as inhibiting the efficacy of viral agents within your body. 
  7. Ginseng : A constant intake of this supplement throughout flu season may lead to a reduction in the number of times you get a cold as well as how long those colds last themselves. This specific substance can be found in many teas as well as isolated extract pills and gummies. 

Incorporating these 7 supplements into your routine during this upcoming flu season could give your body that much-needed support to bounce back from colds. 

Lastly, exercise and diet play a key role in your body’s fight against viral particles this flu season. Make sure to maintain healthy practices here in addition to the supplements mentioned.

Sources:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/supplements-cold-flu-season-5082055

https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/sorting-out-supplements-for-the-common-cold

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