How to Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Jan 08 2024
Show Notes
In this episode, I explain the biology of the common cold and flu (influenza) and how the immune system combats these infections.
I describe behavior, nutrition and supplementation-based tools supported by peer-reviewed research to enhance immune system function and better combat colds and flu. I also dispel common myths about how the cold and flu are transmitted and when you and those around you are contagious.
I explain if common preventatives and treatments such as vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D and echinacea work. I also highlight other compounds known to reduce contracting and duration of colds and flu.
I discuss how to use exercise and sauna to bolster the immune response.
This episode will help listeners understand how to reduce the chances of catching a cold or flu and help people recover more quickly from and prevent the spread of colds and flu.
Correction: I misspoke in the episode. A micron is 1/10,000 of a centimeter, not 1,000. Additionally, 1 millimeter equals 1/10 of a centimeter, not 1/100.
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Timestamps
()Avoid Colds & Flu
()Sponsors: LMNT & Waking Up
()Common Cold: Source & Transmission; Cold Temperature Myth
()Spreading a Cold; Symptoms & Contagious Myths
()Flu Virus & Transmission; Flu Shots
()Tools: Injections & Safety; Charting Health Trends & Sickness
()Sponsor: AG1
()Spreading Cold & Flu, Symptoms
()Immune System, Physical Barriers
()Tool: Social Connection & Touch, Avoiding Flu & Cold
()Innate Immune System
()Adaptive Immune System; Lymphatic System
()Tools: Enhance Innate Immune System
()Tool: Microbiome & Nasal Breathing
()Tools: Enhance Gut Microbiome: Foods & Water Protocol
()Exercise When Feeling Sick?, Sleep
()Tool: Exercise & Preventing Sickness
()Exercise When Sleep Deprived?
()Tool: Exercise Recovery & Carbohydrates
()Tool: Sauna & Enhance Immune System
()Supplements: Vitamin C, Vitamin D
()Echinacea, Zinc
()N-acetylcysteine (NAC), Decongestants
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Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac