Stress, insomnia and low morale: the French in search of appeasement are consuming more and more food supplements. “We need something to relax“, testifies a client, met in a pharmacy, Tuesday, December 29. Further, a couple admits spending up to 200 euros per month on probiotics and various food supplements.”I think the immune system will be improved“Says the man. Since the start of the pandemic, sales have jumped 23% for products supposed to boost vitality and immunity and 6% for those supposed to act on stress and sleep.
The vast majority of these products are over the counter, without a prescription. But are they all safe? Doctor Jean-Paul Curtay, nutrition therapist, takes the example of zinc, used to make antibodies. “It cannot be taken during a nose-throat-ear or respiratory infection, which is the case with Covid”, he warns. Watch out for the side effects of certain products. If in doubt, it is always best to consult a doctor.
The JT
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