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title: Supplements for Common Cold Season
description: These supplements will help aid you in reducing your cold and flu symptoms.
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# [Supplements for Common Cold Season](https://www.mymomentumhealth.com/education-faq/cold-and-flu-relief)

 Written by [Karen May, DC, CCSP, CCIP](https://www.mymomentumhealth.com/education-faq/author/karen-may-dc-ccsp-ccip) | Feb 14, 2022 6:09:54 PM

## Different causes of the common cold and viruses

The common cold and virus season lasts from fall to spring in the northern hemisphere, giving us a long window of time to catch the dreaded cold.

So what causes us to get sick?

- Exposure to illness
- Increase stress which reduces immune system
- Poor diet: remember sugar impairs the immune system!
- Environmental concerns with blowing dust and mold which will reduce immune system

## What to do when you have a common cold or Virus?

- Increase fluids like bone broth or high quality chicken & vegetable stock
- Drink herbal teas like Peppermint, Echinacea, Chamomile, Ginger or Elderberry  
- Minimize sugar intake -  even fruit sugar!
- Try taking tepid bath to reduce fevers

Along with these remedies, I have a few supplements below that I recommend. Note that Vitamin D3 and Coryza Forte are must haves - the rest are dependent on the symptoms that you have. 

###### Coryza Forte - Progressive labs

Coryza Forte is a formula that is created to treat upper respiratory infections. By promoting the drainage of congested tissue, supporting the immune system, and stimulating the body's defense mechanisms. 

This supplement is a must have for the common cold and viruses.

NOTE: Coryza Forte does contain bee pollen - do not take if you are allergic to bees. 

 

###### Vitamin D3 5000 - biospec nutritionals

This high quality Vitamin D is a must have for immune support. [Research](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33481482/) shows that Vitamin D can decrease the chance of getting a cold, as well as reduce the duration of common colds. Taking this once a day is a great step towards a healthy life!

 

 

## Need more symptom specific supplements? 

Other great supplements I recommend are: 

- Zinc Lozenge + Elderberry Chewable - DaVinci Labs
- Zinc Glycinate - Nordic Naturals
- Oscillococcinum - Boiron Homeopathics
- Echinacea/Gold Propolis Throat Spray - Gaia Herbs

All of these and more can be found in my FullScript Dispensary. Click the button below to view and purchase!

 

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