There are a lot of supplements that might help fight your symptoms, and that do good things for your body in general whether they help with your allergies or not.
Nutrients to Support Respiratory Immune Health
Zinc. Zinc has demonstrated antiviral effects against several respiratory viruses, promoting their clearance from the airway surfaces, preventing their entry into cells, and suppressing viral replication. Using zinc in the form of a lozenge within 24 hours of symptom onset may reduce the duration and severity of a cold.1,2
Elderberry. Clinical research indicates elderberry extract, rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant polyphenols, may reduce influenza symptoms and shorten duration of illness when started within 48 hours of symptom onset.3
Probiotics. Multiple randomized controlled trials and several meta-analyses have shown probiotics reduce the risk of acute respiratory tract infections. Species of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium have been found to reduce the incidence and severity of upper respiratory viral infections, including the flu.4
Lactoferrin (as apolactoferrin). Lactoferrin, an immune modulator capable of enhancing antimicrobial immune activity while reducing inflammation, has exhibited a broad spectrum of activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.5,6
Vitamin D. Numerous studies around the world have found correlations between low vitamin D status and increased risk of respiratory viral infections and poor outcomes.7
Curcumin. Numerous preclinical studies indicate curcumin may activate antiviral immunity, and it has demonstrated antiviral effects against a range of respiratory viruses. Curcumin also helps mitigate inflammation associated with the immune response to infection.8-12
Melatonin. In addition to its role in promoting healthy sleep, melatonin is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory activity. Some researchers have suggested taking 3–10 mg of melatonin at bedtime for respiratory immune health.13,14
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC). NAC inhibits cellular entry and replication of some respiratory viruses, assists in clearing thickened mucous from the airways, and suppresses inflammatory signaling.15
Vitamin C. When initiated soon after symptom onset, vitamin C may reduce the duration of influenza-like respiratory illness symptoms such as fever, chills, and body pain.16-19
Selenium. Selenium has been shown in preclinical studies to reduce infectivity, replication, and virulence of several respiratory viruses.20-22
Licorice. Active constituents of licorice have demonstrated antiviral effects against viral causes of respiratory infection as well as other viruses. 23-25
Garlic. Garlic compounds have demonstrated antiviral activity against respiratory viruses, such as rhinoviruses and influenza viruses, and have broad antimicrobial activity against bacterial and fungal causes of illness.26
Quercetin. Quercetin may inhibit replication and infectivity of a variety of common viruses that affect the respiratory tract as well as reduce inflammation induced by viral infection.27-30
Andrographis. Multiple randomized controlled trials and two meta-analyses have found andrographis extract, alone and in herbal combinations, reduced symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections and may be especially helpful in alleviating cough and sore throat.31-36
Green Tea. Green tea catechins have demonstrated antiviral actions against influenza and other respiratory viruses. Green tea may help prevent viral respiratory infections and may decrease flu-like symptoms by reducing inflammation.37,38
Ginseng. Ginseng extracts have been shown to activate the antiviral immune response while reducing the inflammatory response, and clinical trials suggest it may lower risk of the flu and improve immune response to the flu vaccine.39,40
Echinacea. Echinacea may reduce the incidence of colds and sick days, as well as reducing the risk of recurrent infections.41,42
Beta-glucans. These prebiotic fibers may stimulate the body’s antimicrobial defense and prevent infection as well as decrease upper respiratory tract infection symptoms.43
The nutrients listed here may generally support respiratory immune health. Additional details are available in Life Extension’s protocols on Influenza, Common Cold, Pneumonia, and Immune Senescence.
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There are a lot of supplements that might help fight your symptoms, and that do good things for your body in general whether they help with your allergies or not.
Elderberry. Clinical research indicates elderberry extract, rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant polyphenols, may reduce influenza symptoms and shorten duration of illness when started within 48 hours of symptom onset.3
Probiotics. Multiple randomized controlled trials and several meta-analyses have shown probiotics reduce the risk of acute respiratory tract infections. Species of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium have been found to reduce the incidence and severity of upper respiratory viral infections, including the flu.4 Lactoferrin (as apolactoferrin). Lactoferrin, an immune modulator capable of enhancing antimicrobial immune activity while reducing inflammation, has exhibited a broad spectrum of activity against bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses.5,6
Vitamin D. Numerous studies around the world have found correlations between low vitamin D status and increased risk of respiratory viral infections and poor outcomes.7
Curcumin. Numerous preclinical studies indicate curcumin may activate antiviral immunity, and it has demonstrated antiviral effects against a range of respiratory viruses. Curcumin also helps mitigate inflammation associated with the immune response to infection.8-12
Melatonin. In addition to its role in promoting healthy sleep, melatonin is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory activity. Some researchers have suggested taking 3–10 mg of melatonin at bedtime for respiratory immune health.13,14 N-Acetylcysteine (NAC). NAC inhibits cellular entry and replication of some respiratory viruses, assists in clearing thickened mucous from the airways, and suppresses inflammatory signaling.15
Vitamin C. When initiated soon after symptom onset, vitamin C may reduce the duration of influenza-like respiratory illness symptoms such as fever, chills, and body pain.16-19
Selenium. Selenium has been shown in preclinical studies to reduce infectivity, replication, and virulence of several respiratory viruses.20-22
Licorice. Active constituents of licorice have demonstrated antiviral effects against viral causes of respiratory infection as well as other viruses. 23-25 Garlic. Garlic compounds have demonstrated antiviral activity against respiratory viruses, such as rhinoviruses and influenza viruses, and have broad antimicrobial activity against bacterial and fungal causes of illness.26
Quercetin. Quercetin may inhibit replication and infectivity of a variety of common viruses that affect the respiratory tract as well as reduce inflammation induced by viral infection.27-30
Andrographis. Multiple randomized controlled trials and two meta-analyses have found andrographis extract, alone and in herbal combinations, reduced symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections and may be especially helpful in alleviating cough and sore throat.31-36
Green Tea. Green tea catechins have demonstrated antiviral actions against influenza and other respiratory viruses. Green tea may help prevent viral respiratory infections and may decrease flu-like symptoms by reducing inflammation.37,38
Ginseng. Ginseng extracts have been shown to activate the antiviral immune response while reducing the inflammatory response, and clinical trials suggest it may lower risk of the flu and improve immune response to the flu vaccine.39,40
Echinacea. Echinacea may reduce the incidence of colds and sick days, as well as reducing the risk of recurrent infections.41,42
Beta-glucans. These prebiotic fibers may stimulate the body’s antimicrobial defense and prevent infection as well as decrease upper respiratory tract infection symptoms.43
The nutrients listed here may generally support respiratory immune health. Additional details are available in Life Extension’s protocols on Influenza, Common Cold, Pneumonia, and Immune Senescence.