I deal with the public at work, and people come around with bad colds, flu, stomach viruses, etc! I can't afford to get sick - so what I can take to help boost my immune system? What vitamins can I increase my intake of? HELP!
2007-01-29 02:56:30 · 16 answers · asked by caramelqueen 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
First of all wash your hands frequently, I mean all the time, especially before you eat.
Also take extra vitamin C during cold and flu season (Halls make cough-drop-like things you can take that has 100% of your Daily Vitamin C intake in it. Take severl per day and you'll get extra Vitamin C intake and you'll do well).
Drink orange/apple/etc juice instead of sodas.
Also take a multivitamin daily.
Many do this year long and get maybe one cold a year.
2007-01-29 03:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Benjamin M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
vitamin c and zinc work almost instantly. You can take up to 1000% of C without any side effects and maybe 300% of zinc DV. Some herbal medicines have proven to boost immune system such as echinacea and goldenseal, but they need to be taken for a few weeks before they start working. Healthy diet, sufficient sleep, avoiding stress, exercise are other things you can do. Don't forget multivitamins either!
2007-01-29 03:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by Rona9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Echinechea and vitamin c are 2 good ones for fighting infection. You can buy both of these OTC, also it doesn't hurt to drink a glass of OJ daily. It has vitamin c in it and tastes good at the same time. They also make a losenge called Halls Defense, they don't taste bad and they help boost immunity as well.
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2007-01-29 04:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by JustMe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm taking a natural supplement that has helped my immune system over the past 5 months. I bought it from gold health products its called balanc. I know that balancing your immunity is the most effective way to keep your immune system strong. I read that if your immune system is to strong this can cause health problems just as much as a low immune system.
2016-03-29 08:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to look this up because I forgot the name. There is a medicne developed by a teacher for people in you situation. It's called "Airborn" and can be bought at just about any discount or drug store. Other than that, try regular vitamins and vitamin C.
Website:
http://www.airborne-cold-remedy-formula-medicine.com/airborne-cold-medication.html
2007-01-29 03:11:12 · answer #6 · answered by Angie, Raised by Wolves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a daily multivitamin And mineral supplement!!! Drink one cup of green tea daily, eat mushrooms daily.... All of the above will give you a strong immune system!!!!!! Last but not least eat a healthy diet!!!!
2007-01-29 03:18:33 · answer #7 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can never go wrong with lots of Vitamin C, a multi vitamin is also good for everyday use.
2007-01-29 03:04:09 · answer #8 · answered by Matthew M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antioxidants like Vitamins B, C, and E and Zinc.
2007-01-29 03:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin C pills with juice and exercise.
2007-01-29 03:03:58 · answer #10 · answered by XgothXminsterXchildX 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋