Vita-Must: What vitamin is a must for combating the flu?

The weather has been great but we are in Mid-August, and the thoughts of Fall and Winter begin to creep in your mind. The number of people coughing and sneezing will continue to grow as the weather continues to change. Those people will congregate around your desk or in your living room to help “spread the wealth”. The cold, damp, and humid climate crowd more germs into your system that turn your nose into a double barreled germ spreading machine. It is time you got prepped for the flu season that is quickly approaching. It is better to pre-plan and prepare rather than having friends diagnose your sickness based on the symptoms.
The vitamin that may come into mind for fighting the flu is vitamin C. This vitamin has plenty of benefits to boost your immune system and is often the first suggestion for fighting the flu. While it is suggested that you continue your use of vitamin C, it is not the new Vita-Must. The second vitamin that may come to mind is Echinacea, as it is also shown to help fight the flu. Echinacea is also a solid choice for fighting the flu and in combination with vitamin C; it packs an even more potent punch. However, neither of those vitamins is the vitamin we are discussing.
The vitamin we are looking for is a hot topic, and the benefits of this vitamin continue to show in studies. This vitamin shall no longer remain in the dark, it is Vitamin D. I know what you are thinking, “Seriously, vitamin D, you couldn’t have said Zinc or some other vitamin?”
Yes, the new supplement that is aiding the fight against the flu is vitamin D. The reasons why vitamin D can help stave off the flu are still being studied and understood. Some feel that the reason vitamin D helps boost the immune system, which is the reason it can help fight the flu. This vitamin’s benefits continue to be shown, and some feel it can even aid in S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Our bodies crave vitamin D, and this vitamin, which can be provided by the sun, is void in the winter months. We tend to either stay inside or bundle up when we go outside, which can block the vitamin from entering our system.
The studies on this topic and this vitamin will continue. There are several vitamin D products available here at the DS Supplements store, visit: http://www.dssupplements.com/c/vitamins . There is not a current recommendation regarding proper dosing of this vitamin in ensuring you stave off the flu. It is always our recommendation that you seek the advice of your licensed physician. Be sure to keep your immune system firing on all cylinders!
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