Common Colds 101

Best nutrients to help you fight one

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Common Colds

A cold can be caused by any one of more than 200 viruses. Infection inflames the membranes that line the nose, throat, and sinuses, causing a blocked or runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughs, and sometimes mild fever. Flu is a viral infection that produces symptoms similar to a cold, but more severe and often including high fever and muscle aches. Catching a cold is most likely when you are run down or under stress, and building up the immune system is an important part of treatment. See also Colds and Flu, Influenza, and Flu. Recommended vitamins: Vitamin A -- improves the health of the mucous membranes (5,000 to 10,000 IU daily) Vitamin B complex -- boosts all-round health Vitamin C -- reduces symptoms and boost immunity (500 to 1,000 mg daily) Vitamin E -- has antioxidant properties (400 to 500 IU daily) Recommended minerals: Read more at www.altmeds.com

 

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