An NHS GP has issued a stark warning to Brits, advising them to cut out alcohol and caffeine in order to speed up recovery from viruses. Speaking to Bella, he suggested that eliminating these substances could reduce dehydration and aid in bouncing back from illnesses. Dr David Nichols stated: "Consider how much you're drinking.
Your body uses more energy when fighting an infection, so it's really important to increase your water intake during this period. Avoid alcohol and caffeine too. Anything which dehydrates you isn't going to help with a speedy recovery.
" Dr Nichols also emphasised the importance of proper nutrition not only in preventing infections but also in combating them. He added: "When you have flu or Covid , it's not unusual to lose your appetite, but eating high protein foods can help with your energy and recovery." His advice comes as the UK braces for winter, a season notorious for increased cases of coughs and colds.
With temperatures plummeting across the country, there are fears among experts of a potential 'quadrupledemic' - simultaneous waves of four illnesses, namely Covid -19, RSV, flu and norovirus. GP Dr Roger Henderson raised the alarm in the Mirror last month about the potential for a 'quadrupledemic' hitting the UK this winter, which could put the NHS under unprecedented pressure. He warned: "There is a risk that we could see a 'quadrupledemic' this winter, with COVID -19, flu, RSV, and a new superbug – the highly contagious norovirus – all in .