Preventive Supplements for Cold and Flu Season Immune Support

Cold and flu season can place extra demand on the immune system. While healthy habits such as handwashing, quality sleep, hydration, and balanced nutrition are essential, targeted supplements may also help support immune function and overall wellness.

Vaccination, when appropriate, remains an important preventive tool. Supplements are not a replacement for vaccines, medical care, or healthy lifestyle habits, but they may help fill nutritional gaps and support the body during seasonal wellness challenges.

3 Immune Support Supplements to Consider

Pharmacy Solutions offers professional-grade supplements that may support immune health, cellular energy, gut balance, and overall resilience during cold and flu season.

1. IgG Protect

IgG Protect is made from purified bovine colostrum and provides immunoglobulins, amino acids, nucleotides, and growth factors that may help support immune function and gut barrier health.

IgG is one of the most common antibodies in the body and plays an important role in immune defense.

IgG Protect may help support:

• Immune system function
• Gut barrier integrity
• Healthy microbial balance
• Seasonal wellness
• Overall immune resilience

Suggested use: Follow product label directions or healthcare provider guidance.

2. MitoCORE

MitoCORE is a comprehensive multivitamin and mitochondrial support formula designed to support cellular energy production, antioxidant protection, detoxification pathways, and immune function.

Immune cells require energy to function properly. When sleep, stress, poor nutrition, or lifestyle demands affect energy reserves, supporting mitochondrial health may be helpful.

MitoCORE may help support:

• Cellular energy production
• Antioxidant protection
• Immune function
• Nutrient status
• Overall wellness

Suggested use: Follow product label directions or healthcare provider guidance.

3. Probiotics

A healthy gut microbiome plays an important role in immune system balance. Probiotic supplements may help support healthy gut microflora, digestive function, and immune wellness.

Pro-Flora and Ortho Biotic are probiotic formulas designed to support gut health with targeted probiotic strains. Some formulas may include Saccharomyces boulardii, a beneficial yeast studied for digestive and microbiome support.

Probiotics may help support:

• Gut microbiome balance
• Digestive wellness
• Immune system function
• Intestinal barrier health
• Antibiotic-associated digestive support

Suggested use: Follow product label directions or healthcare provider guidance.

Build a Strong Seasonal Wellness Routine

Supplements work best when paired with consistent healthy habits.

To support immune wellness during cold and flu season:

• Wash hands regularly.
• Prioritize 7 to 9 hours of sleep when possible.
• Stay hydrated.
• Eat colorful fruits and vegetables.
• Include protein at meals.
• Move your body regularly.
• Manage stress.
• Stay home when sick.
• Talk with your healthcare provider about vaccination and prevention options.

Talk to a Pharmacy Solutions Pharmacist

Immune support needs can vary based on age, medications, health history, allergies, pregnancy or nursing status, and chronic conditions.

Before starting IgG Protect, MitoCORE, probiotics, or any supplement, speak with a healthcare provider or pharmacist to determine what is appropriate for your individual needs.