Viral trends: Does fermented garlic and honey prevent flu?

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00:00Hi, I'm health reporter Sarah McCann. Cases of the flu in the UK have been surging, with

00:07the NHS warning after a tidal wave of infections saw a 70% increase in hospital cases in just

00:14seven days. Many people who have been dealing with the flu at home have been turning to

00:21remedies, with one in particular going viral on social media. Here's everything you need

00:27to know about the fermented garlic and honey hack, and if it really works. Influencers

00:34swearing by it on TikTok have raked up millions of views, with many claiming that the remedy

00:42can help ease the symptoms of colds and flus. Fermented garlic and honey is made by combining

00:49the two ingredients together and leaving them to ferment for about a month. Garlic and honey

00:56do have health benefits on their own, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Honey can soothe

01:02sore throats and alleviate coughs, whilst garlic has anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting

01:07properties. More research is needed to help determine if fermented garlic and honey have

01:13benefits for cold and flu symptoms. The best way to protect yourself from the flu this

01:19year is if you are eligible to access the flu vaccine. You can find out more information

01:25about the flu vaccine, symptoms and how to access it at nhs.uk.