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HOLLAND & BARRETT ECHINACEA COLD & FLU CAPSULES

30 capsules, £9.49, hollandandbarrett.com CLAIM: A traditional herbal remedy used for colds, which, it is claimed, may boost the activity of infection-fighting immune cells, known as natural killer cells. EXPERT VERDICT: There was a very well-conducted review by the Cochrane organisation — which vets the evidence for different drugs — that found no benefit from using echinacea to treat colds compared to a placebo (dummy) tablet.

It is safe, though, and it can be taken in conjunction with paracetamol and other cold medications, so may be worth a try.

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GOOD HEALTH

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