Edited and translated by Gao Yinan, People's Daily Online

Many supplements are suggested for warding off illness. While there isn't direct evidence to show that supplements in the diet could prevent the onset of the cold or flu, but if you are in the perspective of boosting the effectiveness of your immune system, then these supplements below can be a part of your overall cold and flu warding-off measures, together with practicing good hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices. 

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