Outsmart summer colds & viruses

Many types of respiratory cold and flu viruses peak in summer, say Yale scientists. That's because warm, humid conditions allow microbes to hang in the air longer. To up your defenses...

- Ann Green

Try brewer's yeast

Take a 3-cent capsule of brewer's yeast (yeast fermentate) with breakfast, and you'll have boosted your protective antibodies by the time you head out the door. University of Michigan research finds the supplement hikes levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that protects against an array of viruses. And it starts working within an hour. This cuts cold and flu risk by up to 55%. Try: Doctor's Best Epicor 500 mg. (Amazon.com).

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