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Supplements against cold

This table lists some alternatives that many people take against colds, although no scientific evidence to date to support the recommendation of its use, both to try to prevent colds:

* Vitamin C
* Echinacea
* Zinc
* Garlic (Allium sativum)
* Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)
* Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
* Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
* South African Geranium or “Umckaloabo” (Pelargonium sidoides)
* American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
* Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
* Honey
* Probiotics
* Propolis
* Root yellow or golden root (Hydrastis canadensis)
* Green Tea
* Vitamin E

Supplements against the flu

As in the previous case, there is no evidence that these supplements are a useful alternative to combat the flu. Therefore, vaccination is the best way to protect against this disease, also known as influenza. Young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with certain chronic health problems are at increased risk for influenza-related complications such as pneumonia.

Some natural products that people try to fight this disease with:

* Elder
* Echinacea
* American Ginseng
* Chinese medicinal herbs
* Oscillococcinum
* Green Tea
* Vitamin D
* Vitamin C
* N-acetylcysteine ​​(NAC)
* Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).