I’ve Always Wondered – Have You?

I’ve Always Wondered – have you?

Q: Does the “Flu” have a “Season” and when is it? Does it spread more in winter months? Is there a “Flu Season” in Tropical climate countries?

A: Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May, according to the CDC.

Why the flu season falls in the winter has always been a big mystery to scientists but recent research has shed some light on this subject, suggesting the reason has to do with the virus itself. Many theories have been formulated by saying flu comes in the winter when most people are cooped up indoors. Since the days are shorter people make less Vitamin D. A recent study showed flu viruses are more stable in cold air, and low humidity helps the virus particles remain in the air. This is the exact conditions for much of the flu season. In the Tropics there is no real flu season and hardly any flu at all.

Consuming a high quality nutritional to help in building your immune system may keep the flu bug away from you. If you decide to choose a supplement, pick a nutritional company which follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Balance and completeness is a valuable aspect to consider because there are also nutrient interactions which can create poor absorption and poor interactions.

Another aspect of quality to be considered is whether or not the manufacturer of your nutritional supplements follows what are known as U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) standards. These are government guidelines that assure consumers their medications and supplement tablets are of the highest quality and will dissolve properly and be readily absorbed into the body.

Q: At what temperature can cold and flu viruses no longer survive?

a) 50 degrees
b) 80 degrees
c) 98 degrees
d) 103 degrees

Check back to see if you chose the right answer.