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What should be done to avoid viral cold?
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Echinacea: There is some data suggesting that daily echinacea can prevent vital uris. There is similar data for zinc supplementation as well. It does not appear these agents treat a uri, but rather, may prevent them.
Answered 3/18/2013
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Immunity boost: Take a vitamin D3 (5000 IU/day) supplement and good quality probiotic daily. Also, taking a zinc supplement ~15 mg/day may help prevent catching colds.
Answered 9/25/2016
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