bonniebird Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Hello all knowing fugees I want to try and stave off colds, flu and especially swine flu. What vitamins can I take to try and help me please? And as I am on Slimming World, do they have any syns? Thanks Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Mine is Vitamin C ... get a time release and take 1000/2000mg a day.... good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I use odourless garlic tablets - garlic is meant to have anti-viral properties. Â Not sure I've been taking it long enough to say whether it actually seems to work or not, but my mum has been using it for about a year and thinks she's caught a lot fewer colds, and when she has had one, it's been mild and over quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'd go for a good multivitamin plus zinc. Some people find high doses of vitamin C a bit tough on the digestive system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooandboo Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 My Grandad used to swear by eating a whole boiled onion to stave off colds and there is some truth in it as a healthy level of gut bacteria is supposed to boost your immune system and onions, leeks etc have been shown to increase levels of good bacteria in the gut (I eat loads of onions, leeks & garlic & rarely - touch wood - get colds) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndwoman Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Linus Powder which is pure Vit C and Zinc. You only need a tiny pinch of the powder in a glass of juice. The best form of Vit C you can get Also drink plenty of water each day which flushes out all the bugs and toxins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 i use the boots vitamin c and zinc, touch wood i haven't had a stinking cold for ages (you watch i'll get one now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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