Respiratory Stuff Yo

Question 1

Useful supplement for URTI

Answer 1

Vit C: those under strss, reduces duration and limits severity
Zinc: every 2 hours at first sign of cold, without inactiviating substances
Echinacea
Andrographis paniculata (andrographis): immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory properties that decrease duration, severity and disability
Sambucus nigra: flavonoids with immunostim and anti-viral effects, prevention/treatment on influenza, reduces symptoms and use of medication

Question 2

Useful supplements for LRTI

Answer 2

NAC: improves s ymptoms, prevents acute exacerbations

Pelargonium sidoides

Question 3

Bronchia asthma supplements

Answer 3

Avoid allergy
Avoid additives'
Restrict salt
Carotenoids (Lycopene, beta-carotene)
Vitamin C
Selenium
B6 reduces frequency and severity
Fish oil
Pine bark extract
Probiotics
English ivy

Question 4

Effective zinc lozenge formula should have

Answer 4

Zinc acetate, glutonate, glutonate-glycine.

Should not have: citric acid, tartaric acid, vitamin c, sorbital or mannitol