Supplement | Amount | Why |
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Andrographis | 48 to 60 mg andrographolides in two to three divided doses per day | [3 stars] Andrographis supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Vitamin A | See a doctor for evaluation of possible deficiency | [3 stars] Vitamin A plays an important role in immune system function and helps mucous membranes, including those in the lungs, resist invasion by microorganisms. |
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Vitamin C | 1 to 4 grams daily | [3 stars] Vitamin C has antiviral activity, and may help prevent viral infections or, in the case of the common cold, reduce the severity and duration of an infection. |
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Echinacea | 3 to 5 ml of liquid herbal extracts every two hours, or 300 to 600 mg of powdered herb three times per day, or 5 to 6 cups of tea daily | [2 stars] Echinacea is both immune supportive and antimicrobial. |
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Multivitamin | Follow label directions | [2 stars] A multiple vitamin-mineral formula helped elderly people avoid infections in one double-blind trial. |
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Multivitamin (Type 2 Diabetes) | Follow label instructions | [2 stars] Supplementing with a multivitamin–mineral may give your body the nutrients it needs to help prevent common infections. |
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Probiotics | Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner | [2 stars] Lactobacillus acidophilus produces acids that kill invading bacteria. These and other probiotics inhibit the growth of potentially infectious organisms and have been shown to be effective against some infections. |
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Selenium | 100 mcg per day with 20 mg per day of zinc | [2 stars] Selenium supplements have been reported to help reduce infections in elderly people. |
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Zinc | Refer to label instructions
| [2 stars] Zinc deficiencies can impair immune function. Supplementing with zinc has been shown to increase immune function in healthy people. Zinc lozenges have been found helpful in against the common cold. |
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American Ginseng | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] American ginseng supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Asian Ginseng | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Asian ginseng supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Astragalus | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Astragalus supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Barberry | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Barberry is both immune supportive and antimicrobial. |
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Chaparral | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Chaparral is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Elderberry | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Elderberry is both immune supportive and antimicrobial. |
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Eleuthero | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Eleuthero supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Eucalyptus | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Eucalyptus is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Garlic | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Garlic is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Goldenseal | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Goldenseal is both immune supportive and antimicrobial. |
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Green Tea | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Green tea is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Lemon Balm | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Lemon balm is an antiviral and antimicrobial herb. |
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Ligustrum | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Ligustrum supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Lomatium | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Lomatium is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Maitake | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Maitake supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Molmol | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Myrrh is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Olive Leaf | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Olive leaf is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Onion | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Onion is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Oregano | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Oregano is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Oregon Grape | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Oregon grape is both immune supportive and antimicrobial. |
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Osha | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Osha is both immune supportive and antimicrobial. |
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Pau d’Arco | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Pau d’Arco is an herb that directly fights both microbes and fungus. |
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Picrorhiza | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Picrorhiza supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Reishi | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Reishi supports the immune system in the fight against microbes. |
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Rosemary | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Rosemary is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Sage | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Sage is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Sandalwood | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Sandalwood is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Schisandra | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Schisandra supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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Shiitake | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Shiitake supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
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St. John’s Wort | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] St. John’s wort is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Tea Tree | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Tea tree is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Thyme | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Thyme is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Usnea | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Usnea is an herb that directly attack microbes. |
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Wild Indigo | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Wild indigo is both immune supportive and antimicrobial. |
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