Re:Ask HN: I seem to get colds/flus more often than most peo...
by arthole on Saturday September 19, 2009 @11:44PM
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I've had the exact same problem for years and after much fiddling around I too recommend vitamin D3. it's the same as produced by the body from sunlight. eat more fruits and vegetables. maybe take a multivitamin and fish oil daily. exercise regularly. and get enough sleep FOR YOU. some people need more than others.
I don't think it's any surprise that people are much less sick in the summer. People are in the sun much more in summer and hence have higher levels of vitamin D in their blood stream.
I personally feel that sufficient vitamin C and zinc (for men especially) are also important. But taking D3 at 2000-5000 daily is perfectly safe and certainly beneficial.
Why else would your body produce after exposure to UV radiation?
I don't think it's any surprise that people are much less sick in the summer. People are in the sun much more in summer and hence have higher levels of vitamin D in their blood stream.
I personally feel that sufficient vitamin C and zinc (for men especially) are also important. But taking D3 at 2000-5000 daily is perfectly safe and certainly beneficial.
Why else would your body produce after exposure to UV radiation?