Fall is now upon us which gives opportunity for colds and infections to hinder our health. The average adult develops two to four colds each year, and the average child develops six to eight colds each year. It is time to build up immunity and prepare to fight germs so that we can enjoy the winter months in good health. Increasing nutritional supplements and sticking with a healthy diet is your best defense. One mineral in particular that is worth significant attention is Zinc.

Zinc has the ability to reduce all the typical symptoms that make us feel so uncomfortable when we have a cold. The duration of symptoms such as a sore throat, cough and sinus congestion are reduced dramatically when zinc supplements are consumed. Scientific studies have found that zinc lozenges shorten the duration of colds by half. Zinc provides acuity of taste and smell, and acts an antioxidant which prevents the formation of free radicals in the body. Supplementing the diet with zinc also restores the function of T-cell lymphocytes which greatly improves human health.

Natural sources of zinc include egg yolks, fish, kelp, dulse, legumes, meats, oysters, seafood, sunflower seeds and whole grains. In addition to zinc rich foods, a supplement is important for swift results to occur.

Chewable zinc lozenges provide excellent support as the zinc is immediately soothing when it surrounds the throat area. Zinc lozenges generally provide 5 mg to 10mg of elemental zinc, which allows you to take 4 to 8 tablets daily to strengthen a weakened immune system. In addition to a chewable lozenge, a higher potency zinc supplement can also help fight more than two hundred viruses that can cause common colds in adults. It is important not to exceed 80 mg of zinc a day without professional guidance, because higher dosages can depress the immune system.

If you would like to avoid the common cold this winter, now is the time to enhance your immunity. Along with zinc rich foods, include a zinc supplement daily and have on hand zinc lozenges to fight the first sign of a cold before it takes over your health. Prevention is your best defense!

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