Coming down with a cold is never pleasant. Aches, fever, coughing, and a blocked nose can make everything feel miserable when your nose, throat, and chest are all under strain. The first instinct is often to grab medicine. While there is no strong research proving that chicken soup cures a cold, studies indicate that supplements may work better than food when it comes to fighting the common cold.
One study carried out over two winters found that a multivitamin containing vitamins A, D, C, E, B6, B12, folic acid, zinc, selenium, copper, and iron reduced how often cold symptoms such as a runny nose and cough occurred, as well as how long they lasted. Vitamin C supplements may also ease mild symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and sore throat by 15%, and they could have an even stronger effect on more severe symptoms.
If you are feeling unwell, look through this gallery for home remedy ideas and practical tips to help you get through the bug and shake off the winter blues.
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