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Does being hypothyroid make us more prone to catching colds/viruses?

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Had a friend say to me the other day that everytime she visits I have a cold. Wondering if this is from being hypothyroid and if so any suggestions on how to raise my immune system.

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Daily vitamin C may help improve your immune system

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I take a big tablespoon of camu camu powder everyday and when I'm on vacation I take the Emergen C and I still catch colds. I'm just getting over one that I caught on a cruise.

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