What nutrients work to ward off colds and flus?
What nutrients work to ward off colds and flus?  
Podcast: Nutrition Diva
Published On: Wed Dec 04 2024
Description: Exploring the science behind popular immune-boosting nutrients and remedies. Which supplements like vitamin D, vitamin C, and zinc have evidence-based benefits, how the microbiome influences immunity, and why practices like good hygiene, sleep, and stress management matter most. Mentioned in this episode:Influence of Vitamin D Supplementation by Simulated Sunlight or Oral D3 on Respiratory Infection during Military Training - PubMedVitamin C reduces the severity of common colds: a meta-analysis | BMC Public Health | Full TextFrontiers | Current Status of Probiotics as Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious DiseasesElderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial - PubMedNutrition Diva #787 - Sunscreen vs. Vitamin D: Finding the right balanceNutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN.  Transcripts are available at Simplecast. New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself!Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy.  Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.  LINKS:Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom