Should you take vitamin C or other supplements for a common cold? with Ilyse Jones

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Prof Clare Collins and Ilyse Jones discuss the effectiveness of various nutrients and supplements in combating the common cold. They explore popular beliefs surrounding vitamin C, zinc, garlic, chicken soup, probiotics, echinacea, and andrographis, providing evidence-based insights into their actual benefits and potential risks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of healthy eating and seeking professional advice before using supplements.No Money No Time: The fact and fiction of common cold cures. http://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/the-fact-and-fiction-of-common-cold-curesTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) safety alert regarding supplements containing Andrographis. https://www.tga.gov.au/news/safety-alerts/medicines-containing-andrographis-paniculata-safety-advisoryWebMD information on Andrographis https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-973/andrographisNo Money No Time: Can diet help reduce symptoms of haemochromatosis? https://nomoneynotime.com.au/hacks-myths-faqs/can-diet-help-reduce-symptoms-of-haemochromatosisNo Money No Time: To access the FREE Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right handNeed a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Try our Australian Eating Survey includes a personalised assessment of your food and nutrient (vitamin and mineral) intake compared to Australian recommendations. Use code 'DietCheck' at the checkout for 50% off! Purchase hereAre you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereKeywords#nutrition, #common cold, #supplements, #vitaminC, #zinc, #garlic, #ChickenSoup, #probiotics, #echinacea, #andrographis, #ImmuneSupport, #HealthTips, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.