The Benefits of Calcium, Cold Treatment

Calcium is an essential mineral for maintaining optimal health, but its role in preventing or helping with the common Cold has not been clearly established through medical research. While Calcium is known for its crucial role in bone health, it also plays a part in various physiological processes, including immune function. It is often suggested that maintaining adequate levels of Calcium can support a healthy immune system and potentially minimize the risk of catching a Cold

However, there is limited evidence directly linking Calcium intake to Cold prevention or mitigation. Some studies have indicated that Calcium supplementation may have a modest benefit in reducing the frequency or severity of the common Cold symptoms, possibly due to its indirect influence on the immune system. Nonetheless, more research is needed to substantiate these findings and establish a clear relationship between Calcium intake and its impact on Cold prevention.

It is important to note that while Calcium is generally considered safe, excessive intake can lead to mineral imbalances and may have adverse health effects. Therefore, the best approach to prevent and manage colds is to maintain a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, practice good hygiene, and follow guidelines recommended by medical professionals.

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Supplement: , Used for treating Cold

Slow Fe has a controlled delivery system that provides high potency
iron while being gentle on your stomach, so you experience fewer GI
side effects (nausea and abdominal discomfort) common to iron use.
Slow Fe is an iron supplement for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia
when the need for such therapy has been determined by a physician. Iron
deficiency is most common among women (approximately 12% of US women).
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Tablet
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
lron (elemental) 45 mg 250%
Ingredients: ferrous sulfate USP, dibasic calcium phosphate, silicified
microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, carbomer homopolymer, ascorbic acid
(preservative), magnesium stearate, tribasic calcium phosphate, polyvinyl alcohol,
polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, blue 1 lake
The 45 mg of elemental iron in each tablet is equivalent to 137 mg of ferrous sulfate.
The treatment of iron deficiency anemia should be under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
Directions: Adults: Take 1 tablet daily, or as recommended by a doctor. Tablets must be
swallowed whole. Not intended for use in children.
Do not use:
0 if you are taking other supplements containing iron
v for more than six months unless directed by your doctor
Consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing.
Oral iron supplements:
- may interfere with absorption of certain oral antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline) and other
medications. These products should not be taken within two (2) hours of each other.
- may cause occasional bowel effects such as constipation
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal
poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of
accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
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