The #1 Natural Remedy Going Viral This Flu Season

Meet Dr. Paul Saladino, MD

I'm a board-certified physician-turned functional medicine expert, and the author of The Carnivore Code. I've spent the last decade researching ancestral nutrition, biochemistry, and evolutionary biology — and sharing my knowledge with millions across social media. I’ve treated thousands of patients and spoken with the top health experts in the world.

And I’m telling you right now: If you’re not stacking collagen and raw honey this flu season, you’re missing the most effective natural immune support I’ve ever seen...

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The Natural Cold Remedy Everyone’s Talking About This Flu Season

Let me guess...everyone around you is coughing, sniffling, and loading up on fluorescent gummies pretending to be “immune boosters.”

Cold and flu season hits, and suddenly people are popping synthetic vitamin C like candy and praying it works.

But there’s a better way. A simpler way.

A way that’s been hiding in plain sight for thousands of years, and now it’s going viral for one simple reason: it actually works.

I’m talking about raw honey + grass-fed collagen.

Sounds weird? Not once you understand what these two ancient foods actually do to your immune system.

This Isn’t a Trend. It’s Evolutionary Immunity.

I’ve said it before: the strongest immunity comes from the inside out. Not from pharmaceuticals bandaid-ing symptoms. Not from mystery CVS gummies or vitamin C powders.

Real immunity is built on resilience...gut, skin, mucosal lining, and cellular repair. That’s where honey and collagen shine.

Let’s break it down:

Raw Honey: Nature’s Most Underrated Immune Weapon

This isn’t the dead honey in plastic bears. I’m talking about raw, unfiltered, clean, organic honey, straight from the source, full of living enzymes, prebiotics, and polyphenols.

Here’s what it does:

➡️ Natural Antimicrobial: Raw honey contains enzymes and trace compounds (like methylglyoxal and bee defensin-1) that actively fight bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

➡️ Antioxidant Powerhouse: It neutralizes oxidative stress so your immune system can focus on real threats, not chronic inflammation.

➡️ Gut Fuel: It feeds your beneficial bacteria, strengthens the gut lining, and supports immune regulation where 70% of your defenses live.

➡️ Throat Coater: Honey has been shown to reduce cough frequency and soothe irritation better than OTC cough syrup. This is nature's cough drop.

One teaspoon of honey day. That’s it. It’s like your grandma’s remedy...except this time, it’s backed by modern research.

Collagen: The Most Overlooked Immune Booster on the Planet

Most people think collagen is just for skin. But guess what? Your skin is your first line of immune defense. So is your gut lining. Your joints. Your connective tissue.

And collagen feeds them all.

Here’s what it’s doing under the hood:

➡️ Rebuilds & Repairs: Collagen peptides and glycosaminoglycans help repair tissues, especially skin and gut barriers.

➡️ Reduces Inflammation: Glycine (collagen’s superstar amino acid) calms the immune system and blunts excess inflammation.

➡️ Strengthens the Gut: A sealed, healthy gut keeps pathogens out and immune signals regulated.

➡️ Feeds Your Cells: Collagen delivers the amino acids most people are missing, without irritating your digestion or immune system.

It’s not just a beauty food. It’s immune armor.

If You’re Dealing With Any of This…

• Getting sick every time your kid brings something home from school
• Constant fatigue or brain fog that worsens with seasonal change
• That nagging dry cough that never fully goes away
• A throat that always feels scratchy, even when you're not sick
• Gut issues that flare up every fall

…this stack might be your solution.

I’ve seen it again and again: 1 scoop collagen + 1 tsp raw honey daily = fewer sick days, more energy, better recovery, and a calmer immune system.

Try This Immune-Boosting Smoothie

This one’s gone viral, and for good reason:

Flu-Fighter Smoothie

• 1 scoop grass-fed collagen
• 1 tbs raw, unfiltered honey
• 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup high quality milk of choice
• Quality sea salt

Blend it. Sip it. Stay healthy.

Honey + Collagen: The Immune Duo That Actually Works

It’s not hype. It’s not trendy. It’s two of the most time-tested, bioavailable, immune-supporting foods on the planet.

You can keep chasing synthetic supplements. Or you can fuel your immune system the way nature (and your ancestors) intended.

This flu season, I’m putting honey and collagen in my smoothie almost every day.

You should too.

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