Should you take vitamin C or other supplements for a common cold? with Ilyse Jones
Description
In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins and Ilyse Jones discuss the effectiveness of various nutrients and supplements in combating the common cold. They explore popular beliefs surrounding vitamin C, zinc, garlic, chicken soup, probiotics, echinacea, and andrographis, providing evidence-based insights into their actual benefits and potential risks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of healthy eating and seeking professional advice before using supplements.
No Money No Time: The fact and fiction of common cold cures. http://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/the-fact-and-fiction-of-common-cold-cures
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) safety alert regarding supplements containing Andrographis. https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/medicines-containing-andrographis-paniculata-safety-advisory
WebMD information on Andrographis https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-973/andrographis
No Money No Time: Can diet help reduce symptoms of haemochromatosis? https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/can-diet-help-reduce-symptoms-of-haemochromatosis
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Keywords
#nutrition, #common cold, #supplements, #vitaminC, #zinc, #garlic, #ChickenSoup, #probiotics, #echinacea, #andrographis, #ImmuneSupport, #HealthTips,
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