Venus Williams fights off colds with vitamin C, oil of oregano, and so much garlic her family complains

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• Tennis superstar Venus Williams said her go-to remedies for travel, especially during cold and flu season, include natural supplements like oil of oregano, garlic, and vitamin C.
• There are documented benefits to all the above, although some of the research is preliminary or mixed.
• Here's what the evidence says about how well those remedies work for killing germs, boosting your immune system, and more.
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With an unrelenting schedule of travel, workouts, and training on the court, Venus Williams can't afford to get sick. 

In an interview with Insider as part of a promotion with Clorox disinfectant wipes for cold and flu, the Olympic gold medalist and former tennis world champion talked about her favorite ways of staying healthy on the road.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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