According to researchers, using Vitamins, Minerals and Fatty Acid Supplements when battling coronavirus, especially for patients who are obese and are more susceptible to the effects of the virus, are important. It is believed that supplementing these nutrients may reduce proinflammatory protein levels as well as side effects in patients with the virus. Citing many…
According to the first semi-experimental study of its kind, elderly patients already taking Vitamin D supplements are more likely to survive COVID-19. A single dose of 80,000IU of Vitamin D3 after already getting COVID-19 is most likely too late and too low a dosage to see the same protective effects seen with daily supplementation. 77…
A new analysis of survey data from a nationally representative long term survey has found that higher Vitamin A, E and D intakes could be associated with fewer respiratory complaints in adults. Data from over 6,100 adult participants collected between 2008 and 2016 for the NDN RP (Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme) was used for this…
According to new research a reduction in the “cytokine storm”, which is what damages the lungs and even kills many individuals with COVID-19, may occur with CBD Oil supplementation. As reported in the Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, researchers found apelin levels, a natural peptide, decreases significantly with COVID-19 and CBD Oil seems to…
The normal functioning of the immune system relies on adequate nutrition, even though some nutrients are more important than others in supporting your body’s ability to defend itself from infections. Zinc and Selenium are 2 of these essentials and deficiencies in either of these minerals can both increase your susceptibility to infection and also worsen…
With the severity of the COVID-19 immune system overreaction, known as a “cytokine storm”, in some COVID-19 patients, doctors remain focused on finding treatments to slow or stop this deadly storm. Experts in the nutrition world are also looking to find ways to stop it before it even begins. Early into the pandemic health experts…
A new study with over 9,900 participants adds to the growing research that shows supplementation with Vitamin D may reduce the intensity of the COVID-19 virus. In this current study researchers from the Germany Cancer Research Center looked at the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency and its association with mortality from respiratory diseases…
There is a ton of information floating out there about COVID-19 and successful treatments and preventatives (prophylactics). Scientists are working hard to understand how this virus works and to find effective ways to treat the virus. At this time COVID-19 research is dominating nearly all of the scientific research being done at this time worldwide.…
According to a researcher from Oregon State University, supplements that contain Vitamin D and Vitamin C in addition to other micronutrients, sometimes in dosages exceeding the Recommended Daily Allowances, are an effective, low cost and safe way of aiding the body’s Immune System in fighting off acute respiratory tract diseases and even COVID-19. The findings…
A recent study found taking a daily multi species probiotic could help boost the immune systems of athletes in training as well as reduce their risk of URTI (upper respiratory tract infections). 39 athletes participated in this study which lasted 12 weeks. After the study period, it was found that the placebo group had an…