Three Foods to Fend Off the Flu

No. Geezer isn’t entirely persuaded that eating any amount of anything that won’t kill you instantly can keep you from getting the flu, but he’s willing to suspend cynicism to post something that just might work. You never know. And this piece does come from the ordinarily reliable Men’s Health, so these foods could actually keep you healthy. Whatever: Here’s Men’s Health’s three pronged diet for flu-free living:
Selenium Found in shellfish, such as lobsters, oysters, crabs and clams, selenium increased immune cell production of flu-fighting proteins called cytokines in a British study of 22 adults.
Fatty Fish Pacific salmon reportedly created the highest blood levels of flu-fighting T cells and interferon-gamma cytokines in a British study of 150 people.
Tea That’s right, ordinary black tea created high blood levels of flu-fighting T cells and interferon-gamma cytokines in a British study of 150 people.

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