You need to be very careful when using echinacea, eleutherococcus and similar drugs to strengthen the immune system, said doctor Andrey Pozdnyakov in an interview.
Some herbal preparations have a reputation as useful tonics, and many people find it useful to take them to support the body during the cold season, when tone, energy and performance levels are noticeably reduced, and immune resources are weakened. Talking to Izvestia, the infectious disease specialist Pozdnyakov said that
“People take herbal preparations such as echinacea, eleutherococcus, ginseng.”
The doctor expressed skepticism about the benefits of such prevention
“ You need to be careful with drugs to increase the tone of the body, ”Pozdnyakov stated.
The specialist emphasized that these herbal remedies have not been tested in clinical trials, which means that such drugs may not be safe for strengthening immunity. There is no clinically confirmed evidence of the absence of their harm to people.
Andrey Pozdnyakov also expressed an opinion about the benefits of using immunomodulators, which traditionally become popular with the population with the onset of autumn.
“Many experts question the effectiveness immunomodulators,” said the doctor.
According to the expert, to maintain the body in the cold season, it may be useful to take vitamin D – but only in case of its deficiency, which can only be determined by a doctor through an appropriate blood test.
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In general, the infectious disease specialist postulated, a balanced diet and sufficient rest in autumn and winter can bring more benefits to the immune system than taking pharmaceutical supplements.
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Earlier, the portal MedikForum.ru wrote that the rejection of certain products can slow down the aging of the body.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Andrey Pozdnyakov healthy lifestyle infectious disease specialist