Supplements That May Prevent Flu

H1N1 flu cases put us on guard. You've already added IMMUNE-BOOSTING foods like citrus, yogurt, and mushrooms to your diet. But what about supplements? You've heard about Vitamins C and D, and zinc lozenges, so which ones actually may prevent flu?

Vitamins for Flu  

1. Vitamin C:  high-dose of vit C reduces the duration of symptoms in people with upper respiratory tract infections. it is not recommended to take Vitamin C supplements routinely, but you may try them with the onset of a flu.  

2. Vitamin D: This sunshine vitamin continues to surprise us.People taking daily Vitamin D supplements are 3 times less likely to report cold and flu symptoms. A higher dose (2000 IU/day), may result in virtually no reports of cold or flu symptoms.

Vitamin D deficiency is a highly prevalent condition, present in approximately 30% to 50% of the general population. Some people may have low levels of Vitamin D – especially those who wear sunscreen all the time or stay indoors often. Vitamin D not only aids calcium absorption, it also has a strong association with lowered cancer risk.It may even be suggested as an immune-booster! Food, unfortunately, is not a good source of Vitamin D. Therefore, we (nutritionists) recommend Vitamin D supplements – particularly D3 supplements. In addition, it is wise to start including more foods that contain Vitamin D, like milk,fatty fish, egg yolks, and fortified food products like yogurt and breakfast cereals. CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!1