Frequently Asked Questions | Cold Sore Shield
- What is Cold Sore Shield?
- Cold Sore Shield is a daily nutritional supplement designed to help you manage cold sores before they occur. Unlike many products that treat existing outbreaks, our formula focuses on supporting your body's natural defenses against cold sores in the first place.
- How does Cold Sore Shield Work?
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Cold Sore Shield's unique ingredients combine powerful minerals and antioxidants to support the immune system and maintain cellular integrity (including L-Lysine, said to function as an inhibitor to L-Arginine, Zinc to help support the metabolic reactions that keep the immune system running, Selenium, a major building block of cell health, Quercetin, a plant compound that helps support the immune, circulatory, and cellular systems, Alpha-lipoic Acid, and Vitamin C) all joining forces to support the body's daily defense of cold sores.*
- What can cause a cold sore outbreak?
- Common triggers include stress, fatigue, illness, hormonal changes, sun exposure, weakened immune system, and certain foods and drinks that are high in L-Arginine (such as chocolate, nuts, and citrus fruits.)
- When should i take Cold Sore Shield?
- Taken daily (for best results) or weeks before an important date, presentation, or travel, Cold Sore Shield supports the daily defense of cold sores! *
- Can I use Cold Sore Shield if I'm already having an outbreak?
- While Cold Sore Shield is primarily designed to help manage cold sores before they occur, the ingredients it contains support the body's defense of the replication process (during an active outbreak) as well. This can result in a decrease in the overall size of duration of an outbreak.
- How can I help prevent cold sore outbreaks?
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Avoid triggering foods (that are high in L-Arginine) such as nuts, red meat, and chocolate. Boost your immune system with proper diet (eat foods rich in vitamins and nutrients, and consider taking supplements like vitamin C, vitamin D, L-lysine and zinc),and ensure your are getting adequate rest and hydration. Protecting your lips from sun damage and blisters is also important in managing outbreaks frequency. Stress is also a primary factor, so manage your stress levels with yoga, meditation, proper rest and screen time management.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease