When sugar is in excess, immune cells work worse.
Endocrinologist Zuhra Pavlova told about the connection between sweets and colds. Thus, according to the specialist, with excess sugar, the immune cells of the body work worse, and therefore can not fully perform their protective functions.
Therefore, the body becomes susceptible to colds, said the doctor in her Telegram channel. Therefore, in the season of colds it is better to give up sweets, recommended Pavlova.
In addition, the specialist advised to avoid close contact with a person with symptoms of ARVI, to ventilate the room, and instead of antiseptics to use soap and water.
It is also important to monitor the level of vitamin D, spend more time resting and sleeping, the expert insisted.
"Keep not only your feet warm, but also your nose, otherwise it will not be able to fully protect the body from viruses. In the cold, blood circulation slows down and fewer immune cells reach the nostrils," Pavlova explained.
Earlier it was reported that in long-covida and postcovidae syndrome, temperature spikes are noted.