Many of us, with the advent of cold weather, begin to lean on vitamins bought at the pharmacy. But it turns out that this is not a panacea, according to the doctor of clinical laboratory diagnostics Anna Safonova.
She dispelled the popular myth that vitamins C and D, as well as zinc, can prevent seasonal respiratory illness. RIA News… Taking biologically active substances does not save you from colds, and non-compliance with the dosage of food additives can harm the body. So what do you do?
According to the doctor, it is much more important to pay attention to your diet, because about 80% of the immune system depends on the work of the intestines, which depends on the ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the food consumed. Rossiyskaya Gazeta quotes Safonova:
“Choose natural foods that are easy to find in the markets, and remember to eat a plate of fresh vegetables a day.”
The doctor also drew attention to the fact that, in addition to fighting the coronavirus pandemic, society needs to avoid an influenza epidemic. Vaccination against it must be done in the fall, especially those who are at risk – pregnant women, children, elderly people. It is in them that the flu can cause serious complications.
Russian doctor Alexander Myasnikov said that natural products that saturate the body with useful substances are much more effective than vitamins bought in a pharmacy. And nutritionist Kamilla Tymoshenko, given the approach of autumn, advised to increase the consumption of seafood, fish, eggs and meat during this period – these products strengthen the immune system.
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