Boosting Your Immune Defense: Keeping Athletes Strong During Cold & Flu Season

Welcome back to The Elite Athlete Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Nicole Tatro, and today, we’re talking about something every athlete needs to take seriously, especially during the colder months: immune health. In this episode, I share a personal story about my son Aidan, who just came home from school looking a little pale and starting to show signs of a cough. It got me thinking about how crucial it is for our athletes to stay healthy—through the yucky season of cold, flu, and all the germs flying around. We get so focused on training, performance, and recovery that sometimes, we overlook the foundational health that keeps our athletes in the game. We dive into some key ways to boost immune health, including practical tips on nutrition, hydration, and the power of essential oils (yep, I’m diffusing those in my house right now!). Plus, I’ll walk you through how bloodwork can help identify gaps in nutrition and immune function. I also just created a FREE Game Day Fuel Guide to help you make better nutrition choices, and if you're looking for extra immune support, it’s perfect timing because I just launched my new Immune Boost Starter Kit. Trust me, it’s packed with high-quality, professional-grade products that I trust for myself and my family. Don’t miss this episode if you’re an athlete—or a parent of one—who wants to stay strong and healthy all season long. For more information on how I can help you or to check out the new starter kits, head over to the-eliteathlete.com. You can find everything you need there, including my FREE guide and the starter kits. Stay healthy, stay strong, and I’ll see you in the next episode!