Preventing a Cold

November 29, 2023

When it comes to cold prevention, for me, the first thing is resveratrol. About 20 years ago, there was a trend of saying "red wine is good for the body," and terms like "French Paradox" became popular. The idea was that despite the French enjoying rich food and consuming a lot of wine, they remained healthy due to the benefits of red wine.

At that time, I struggled with cold viruses received from numerous patients daily, as I was prone to catching colds. So, I tried "red wine." I bought affordable and delicious California wine, heated it a few times, made non-alcoholic concentrated wine, and drank it. Looking back, it was a remarkably delicious liquid, with a fragrance and taste that truly embodied "wine." As an experience, it proved to be very effective in preventing colds. Later, it was discovered that the key component was resveratrol, and now I take resveratrol capsules. However, that concentrated nectar might have contained various beneficial elements, including dozens of polyphenols. Recently, the efficacy of resveratrol is widely advertised, but there is no clear evidence, and its super effects are uncertain. Still, my personal feeling is that it helps prevent colds and contributes to overall health and vitality.

The second component for me is "kumasasa extract." Before that, I had tried pine needle extract and persimmon tannin extract, but now it's "kumasasa extract," which is genuinely helpful for preventing and treating colds. In my case, I take resveratrol daily and turn to kumasasa when I feel like I've caught a cold. If I experience coughing or phlegm, I resort to antibiotics.

Coloring components derived from plants like grapes, pine needles, persimmons, and bamboo grass seem to protect the plants themselves, extending their benefits to animals and humans. However, the full extent of nature's gifts remains largely unexplored. Western medicine progresses by unraveling each detail, Eastern medicine suggests effectiveness based on tradition, and folk medicine poses numerous questions. In my case, I've been helped by the essence of Western medicine, such as coronary artery catheter treatment, I consume kumasasa extract without evidence or clinical trials, and I live while marveling at irresponsible publications in folk medicine.