Posted on 03/29/2020 9:12:07 AM PDT by hapnHal
An important note
No supplement will cure or prevent disease.With the 2019 coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, it’s especially important to understand that no supplement, diet, or other lifestyle modification other than social distancing and proper hygiene practices can protect you from COVID-19.
Currently, no research supports the use of any supplement to protect against COVID-19 specifically.Your immune system consists of a complex collection of cells, processes, and chemicals that constantly defends your body against invading pathogens, including viruses, toxins, and bacteria (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source).
Keeping your immune system healthy year round is key to preventing infection and disease. Making healthy lifestyle choices by consuming nutritious foods and getting enough sleep and exercise are the most important ways to bolster your immune system.In addition, research has shown that supplementing with certain vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other substances can improve immune response and potentially protect against illness.
However, note that some supplements can interact with prescription or over-the-counter medications you’re taking. Some may not be appropriate for people with certain health conditions. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider before starting any supplements.
Here are 15 supplements that are known for their immune-boosting potential.
(Excerpt) Read more at healthline.com ...
That is the only thing I focus on, especially daily exercise.
Thanks for posting. I started 1,000 IU daily of D3 a couple weeks ago. I went back through all my lab test records and do not find any D3 workup in the past 10 years. I really don’t want to bother my doc and lab with a needless test, so I’m wondering if I should stick with 1,000 or up it.
The article says “Depending on blood levels, anywhere between 1,000 and 4,000 IU of supplemental vitamin D per day is sufficient for most people.”
These 15 supplements MAY help boost your immune system. Worth a try?
Especially important with covid-19 running rampant is to keep your lungs in great shape, and only thing which can do that is regular aerobic exercise.
Great article, thanks.
I do not take a single supplement of any kind, just eat lot of fruits and veggies. I am relying on aerobic exercise 4 times every week. No health problems whatsoever, and getting ready to celebrate 80 candles. Wish I could do that on my 40th cruise, but sadly can’t do it right now.
Some people need more...I take around 10K WITH K2 a day (a must)...but I get tested 2x a year
Vitamins G and T, V and S, and supplemental TS.
Gin & Tonic, Vodka & Squirt, and Tequila Sunrise.
Don’t forget mushrooms:https://ommushrooms.com/collections/immune-support
stress can lower your immunity also.
Do what your mother told you to do:
Fresh air.
Sunshine.
Exercise.
Regular sleep.
Fresh, un-processed food.
Be Racist: Not too much white sugar, white flour, white rice, or white potatoes.
Limit your Alcohol.
Plenty of clean water.
A simple multivitamin.
Brush your teeth.
Wash your hands when you come home, after the bathroom, and before you eat.
Don’t pick your nose.
Unless you have an underlying health condition, this will keep you at your best.
People in my neighborhood say that they can set their clocks by my daily movements. I have been going daily to the same park with my dogs for over 15 years for my high-speed aerobic walk. I am 76 and have no major health issues....exercise is vital to good health.
I get my daily exercise even if nothing else gets done.
I had sniffles for two days.
I placed myself on a low-carbohydrate diet to reduce my gut bacterial load to enable my immune system to better fight my mild viral infection.
I also brushed and flossed my teeth well and used mouthwash to reduce my mouth bacterial load.
Try finding them....
Plus you’re getting natural light.
Some folks fail to understand that for millenia, most humans spent all or much of their time outdoors.
I don’t believe we were made to be inside 99% of the time.
Appreciate the post.
We take D3, 10,000 IU daily along with elderberry and vitamin C.
Gotta work on that sleep thing...
Got an autoimmune disease from a flu shot 20 years ago. Lived in some pain for pretty much that time. But I rarely get colds or flu...when I do it lasts one or two days.
Read up on that.
I'm doing 2000IU daily, plus dietary sources. There aren't a lot of dietary sources - fortified milk [about 80-100IU per 8oz cup], and fatty fish like salmon and sardines.
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