Vitamins To Treat Flu

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oi-Suparna Chakaraborthy

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Wednesday, December 29, 2010, 15:46

Amidst all the fun of the festive season, flu has hit the world as a mishap. This sudden seasonal change, has got flu to affect all the thousands across the World. Many have been admitted in the hospital already. Flu is caused by virus and is a respiratory tract disease. Recent research has claimed that vitamins for flu is the best treatment. Lets look at the vitamins which can treat flu -

1.Vitamin A – Vitamin A is a natural anti-viral agent. The skin lining under the respiratory tract is the barrier which prevents the body from being attacked by the virus. Vitamin A supports in maintaining the white blood cell counts, thus enhancing the immune system of the body and ensuring the proper working of the barriers. It also helps in fighting all the other infections. According to recent research this Vitamin to treat flu should be taken from 700 to 900 mcg. The best sources of Vitamin A are Spinach, sweet potatoes, eggs and mangoes.

2.Vitamin C – Intake of Vitamin C during flu lessen the duration of the disease. It is a good source of ascorbic acid which boosts the working of the immune system. Regular does of Vitamin C upto 60mg is needed to everyday to treat Flu. The best source of Vitamin C are citrus fruit juices. Vitamin C also has healing properties in case of throat infection.

3.Vitamin E - This vitamin to treat flu is a 'natural viral' killer. It fights germs and other harmful foreign elements in the body. Vitamin E helps in increasing the bodies B cells, these cells grows the antibodies which destroy the bacteria. Intake of 60 to 100mg vitamin E is needed to treat the flu virus. The best source of Vitamin E are vegetable oil and grains.

This winter flu is on a rise and thus one should increase intake of these vitamins to treat flu and also to prevent it. These vitamins also have other health benefits.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.