Vitamins are necessary for your body to function. The importance of vitamins for healthy living was known as early as the 18^th century, sailors were routinely given citrus fruits on long voyages to avoid scurvy. Doctors know that vitamins are important; however, the route of their absorption is also as important if not more important than the vitamins themselves.

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No matter what our age, skincare is an important part of your daily regimen. When you’re in your teens, acne is your biggest nightmare. As you age, wrinkles start to take over that daily motivation to revitalize and rejuvenate your skin. You’ve tried anything that promises to heal and hydrate; from face masks and scrubs to daily moisturizers and creams. But there is one thing you may not have considered yet: vitamins. What if we told you that vitamins can be a great factor in your daily skincare routine, as well?

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Zinc is a mineral that is very important to the immune system. It is believed that zinc helps the different types of white blood cells fight off infections better. Some studies have found that zinc helps lower the duration and the number of viral colds, which are part of the coronavirus family

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Zinc 5mg + Vitamin C is a mineral that is very important to the immune system. It is believed that zinc helps the different types of white blood cells fight off infections better. Some studies have found that zinc helps lower the duration and the number of viral colds, which are part of the coronavirus family. It is believed that the upper limit of daily intake is at 40mg/day and the lower limit is at 5mg/day. It appears that zinc and vitamin C have a synergistic effect on the immune response.

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It is believed that zinc helps the different types of white blood cells fight off infections better. Some studies have found that zinc helps lower the duration and the number of viral colds including the coronavirus family by possibly effecting the viral entry into the cell or slowing down the viral production mechanism. It appears that zinc and vitamin C have a synergistic effect on the immune response. Recently you heard President Trump bring up the subject of zinc in regards to coronavirus therapy (Zinc). But let us delve deeper in how zinc can be a line of defense regarding the current coronavirus pandemic.

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There was a study in France that showed the patients that were taking Hydroxychloroquine along with the well-known antibiotic Z-pack showed faster recovery and stopped shedding the virus in less than one week. The problem with the study was that it was too small and too short of duration and the patient’s in the different arms of the study were not carefully evaluated for other medical conditions. However, this study is the reason that suddenly there is so much renewed interest in Hydroxychloroquine.

 

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While we are quarantined to our homes it is likely we are consuming more canned or processed meals than usual. It is important to supplement with vitamins to get nutrients that we aren’t getting from our food. Vitamin C 1000mg daily has shown in some studies to help decrease rate and duration of viral colds. It is always important to hydrate along with Vitamin C intake. Side effects from too much vitamin C are rare but some studies have shown nausea and vomiting from taking vitamin C at 2000mg daily on a continuous basis and possibly produce calcium oxalate renal stones in susceptible individuals.

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