Summary: Do Echinacea, Vitamin C and Zinc have a place in the prevention and treatment of viral infections such as the common cold or the flu? What should be a straightforward discussion about risks and benefits is complicated by the lack of regulation by the FDA, and therefore the uncertain content of some herbal supplements.
Topics:
· Cold, Flu and COVID-19 02:30
· Virus-Living or Not? 03:20
· Echinacea 06:45
· Echinacea History 07:50
· Echinacea Quality of Products 09:00
· Germany 10:40
· Talk With Your Doctor
· Contraindication with Echinacea 12:50
· Risk-Benefit 14:45
· Side Effects 16:00
· Caffeine-Echinacea Interaction 18:25
· Vitamin C 19:00
· Zinc 22:00
· Zinc Nasal Spray – Potential Permanent Loss of Smell 26:00
· Participate – Use Your Healthcare Team 28:00
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