question for Nelson

[frotobaggins]

Remember that allergies are an over response of the immune system. I have found that things like vit c and other immune boosters make allergies worse. These things lower cortisol, which most of you know is an anti-inflamitory. Lower levels of cortisol=a stronger immune system and less anti-inflamitory to unswell the nasel passages.

 

[velvett]

Remember that allergies are an over response of the immune system. I have found that things like vit c and other immune boosters make allergies worse. These things lower cortisol, which most of you know is an anti-inflamitory. Lower levels of cortisol=a stronger immune system and less anti-inflamitory to unswell the nasel passages.

Really.

Have anymore info on this?

 

[Nelson Montana]

Zinc is believed to prevent some strains of cold germs from replicating. I found that beta-glucan and olive leaf extract are far better immunity boosters than C or echiacea.

As crazy as it sounds, I know what Bulldog is talking about. It;s a mind over matter issue.

I also find that keeping cold out of the ears and off the throat helps a lot -- even though cold germs aren't neccessarily in cold temperature. If I go out without covering my ears or throat when it's below freezing, I invariably get an earache or sore throat and that will lead to a head cold.

Nutrition, sleep, supplementation and exercise are the best things you can do for the immunity, along with avoiding stress.

 

[meowcat]

thanks folks.i'll try megadoses of vitamin C and 50-60 mgs of zinc.will also try beating it psychologically.

 

[The_Chemist]

Fact: There are few things in this world that will supress your immune system more than stress. This is one lesson that I've learned in life, and will never forget.

 

["Z"]

Too much vitamin C hardens your arteries if I'm not mistaken...megadoses of anything are no good IMO.

If I'm not mistaken colds don't last for years.

 

[Bulldog_10]

If I'm not mistaken colds don't last for years.

SO what? I always see people megadosing on vit c to PREVENT colds from occuring. Megadosing on anything is useless IMO.

 

[OMEGA]

z

what about glutamine peptides??

 

[twistedneck]

Just get yourself one of those combination Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc tablets and use 60mg Zinc daily when you have a cold.

Isn't calcium to be taken alone or with magnesium? Since the body absorbs it over most other supps you just piss them out. i usually take calcuim a few hours after my expensive stuff like r-ala and alcar.