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2. Eating Healthy
Limit sugar and dairy; sugar can hinder your immune response to bugs while dairy tends to add to the production of mucous. Eat a diverse whole foods diet with a variety of vegetables, fruits, and proteins to ensure a nutrient rich immune supporting diet.
3. Prepare with supplements (use as directed)
EHB - By Integrative Therapeutics - Specialized formula of Echinacosides, Hydrastine, Berberine with other vitamins and nutrients to pack a powerful support to your immune system.
Garlic 5000 - By NOW brand - Garlic containing 180 mg of the active constituent, allicin, has been shown to reduce the frequency of colds by 60-70%. This odor free version packs twice that amount in 1 tablet.
Lauricidin - Pure monolaurin derived from coconut oil. Lauricidin supports a healthy and hardy immune system, a strong defense even when you feel that your immunity is challenged and helps maintain a normal, healthy balance of intestinal flora.
At the first sign of a cold/flu - Enhanced Zinc Lozenges - By Life Extension. The only zinc lozenges fully optimized for killing a cold.