Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for prevention (prevention):
- Vitamin C. A substitution with vitamin C significantly reduces the frequency of a cold, because vitamin C improves, among other things, the activity of natural killer cells (NK cells) and increases the multiplication (proliferation) of T lymphocytes.
In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of the flu-like infection (cold):
- Zinc: A deficiency of zinc impairs the activity of phagocytes (“scavenger cells”) and natural killer cells (NK cells), so care must be taken to ensure a sufficient supply. Furthermore, zinc has a positive effect on the duration and severity of cold symptoms. This effect is attributed to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory) properties of zinc.
The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest degrees of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.
* Vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.
