Bioactive supplements and vitamins do not reduce the risk of contracting ARVI in the cold season. Ear, nose and throat surgeon Anna Tishanskaya told socialbites.ca about this.
“Immunomodulators refer to a wide range of drugs: these are dietary supplements, herbal preparations, vitamin complexes and drugs – bacterial lysates, interferons, etc. The last two groups of drugs should be taken only as recommended by a specialist,” explained Tishanskaya.
The doctor added that scientists have proven the effect of hypothermia on the immune defense of the upper respiratory tract mucosa. Capillaries contract due to cold, and immune-sufficient cells partially die. All this leads to an increased risk of acute respiratory infection. In addition to dressing appropriately for the weather conditions and warming up with hot drinks, wearing a mask indoors can protect against infection.
“Vaccination against seasonal viral diseases is considered a good protective method against epidemic diseases. It reduces the risk of infection, but may not affect the severity of symptoms in a particular person if infection occurs,” the doctor concluded.
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