Cold And Flu Supplements - Benefits and Uses

Cold and flu supplements are products that contain various vitamins, minerals, or herbs aimed at supporting the immune system during cold and flu season.
Category
Supplement
Where to get
Available in health food stores, pharmacies, and online.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Cold And Flu Supplements FAQ


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Can supplements help with colds & the flu?

Many other supplements might help reduce the duration and severity of colds and the flu, but the evidence tends to be mixed, scarce, or low in quality. Among the most promising supplements are echinacea, elderberries, Pelargonium sidoides, and probiotics.

Should you take supplements during cold and flu season?

Cold and flu season is upon us, which for some means loading up on “immunity-boosting” supplements and remedies. While some people take supplements by the handful during this time of the year, nutrition experts tend to only keep a few key options in their medicine cabinet during the chillier months.

Do 'immune-boosting' supplements help keep you healthy during cold and flu season?

Not all "immune-boosting" supplements will help keep you healthy during cold and flu season. The dietitians we spoke with only take certain supplements for immune support, and some are only taken once a cold or the flu sets in. Cold and flu season is upon us, which for some means loading up on “immunity-boosting” supplements and remedies.

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