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Question: What is Oscillococcinum & Does It Really Cure the Flu?
Being that it is cold and flu season, this question topped our list. You can’t turn on the TV or open a newspaper without hearing some debate about the flu and how to fight it. Oscillococcinum is one alternative to modern medicine.
It is one of those peculiar homeopathic remedies that fits somewhere between urban legend, myth and reality. It is one of the most popular homeopathic preparations, particularly in Europe, and many people claim it is the most effective natural defense against the flu. Oscillococcinum is used in more than 50 countries, and it has been in production for over 65 years in France.
This homeopathic preparation is derived from duck livers that are highly diluted. Yes, duck livers. But odd as it sounds, Oscillococcinum was one of the top ten selling drugs in France in the year 2000. While there is no scientific evidence to support its efficacy beyond a simple placebo effect, one wonders why it would be so wildly popular if it didn’t help relieve symptoms of the flu as well as its proponents claim.
It’s a relatively odorless and tasteless tablet that you dissolve in your mouth, making it perfect for people who dislike swallowing pills. You might have to try it for yourself to see if it really does shorten the duration of flu-like symptoms.
This question was answered by a trained product specialist at Swanson Health Products. Do you have a question you’d like answered? Send it via email to drea658baic@compend.me.
(Note: as per industry regulations, we cannot and will not answer medical questions, make treatment or diagnosis recommendations or comment on disease inquiries. Such questions must be answered by your doctor or professional health care provider.)
Being that it is cold and flu season, this question topped our list. You can’t turn on the TV or open a newspaper without hearing some debate about the flu and how to fight it. Oscillococcinum is one alternative to modern medicine. It is one of those peculiar homeopathic remedies that fits somewhere between urban legend, myth and reality. It is one of the most popular homeopathic preparations, particularly in Europe, and many people claim it is the most effective natural defense against the flu. Oscillococcinum is used in more than 50 countries, and it has been in production for over 65 years in France.
This homeopathic preparation is derived from duck livers that are highly diluted. Yes, duck livers. But odd as it sounds, Oscillococcinum was one of the top ten selling drugs in France in the year 2000. While there is no scientific evidence to support its efficacy beyond a simple placebo effect, one wonders why it would be so wildly popular if it didn’t help relieve symptoms of the flu as well as its proponents claim.
It’s a relatively odorless and tasteless tablet that you dissolve in your mouth, making it perfect for people who dislike swallowing pills. You might have to try it for yourself to see if it really does shorten the duration of flu-like symptoms.
This question was answered by a trained product specialist at Swanson Health Products. Do you have a question you’d like answered? Send it via email to drea658baic@compend.me.
(Note: as per industry regulations, we cannot and will not answer medical questions, make treatment or diagnosis recommendations or comment on disease inquiries. Such questions must be answered by your doctor or professional health care provider.)
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