One of the biggest issues with Covid-19 infection is its pulmonary side effects and severe pulmonary edema causing need for ventilator support. Research has begun to show that this inflammatory response is more to do with the bodies over recruitment of inflammatory white blood cells than the viral load. It appears that vitamin D3 plays an important role in suppressing and controlling this overdrive of the immune system and slowing the pulmonary issues in patients with normal D3 levels. *

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Northwestern University researchers were able to complete a statistical analysis of patients from countries across the globe that have been hit hardest by the Covid-19 infection. Their research appears to show a direct relationship between Vitamin D3 deficiency and Covid-19 mortality rates. “…it is important for people to know that vitamin D deficiency might play a role in mortality…”.

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Lack of sleep is an issue in adults and as we get older it becomes harder to get a good night’s rest. However, many children suffer from insomnia and a poor night sleep. As adults have learned the benefits of natural sleep aids, such as melatonin, the question arises “is it safe to give melatonin to my children?”.  As your child’s poor sleep interferes with their school and daily activity this no longer becomes a theoretical question but a true need for parents that are getting no rest themselves as they deal with their child’s insomnia.

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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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Zinc, the immune system and safe dosage!

 

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. It is believed that the upper limit of zinc for adults is at 40mg/day. It appears that zinc and vitamin C have a synergistic effect on the immune response. We want to keep our zinc intake to around 20 to 30mg daily dose maximum since at near 50mg/day dosage zinc has been known to cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and a lowered immune response. *

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Thousands of people have died from this virus and many more have been infected with the coronavirus.We at Frunutta have been asked by many people how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and what individuals can do to help reduce their chances of becoming infected. Many of us on team Frunutta are physicians who treat sick people on a daily basis. We want to pass along our best recommendations during these uncertain times. 

 

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There is ample literature that shows there is synergistic positive effect on the immune response of white blood cells with zinc and vitamin C. There is ample data on vitamins helping against viral infections since the days of polio in the 1940’s. Most experts recommend taking some were between 5 to 15mg of zinc daily and 1000mg of vitamin C to lower the rate of infections and duration of viral colds. Always discuss with your doctor what is the best nutritional supplement and dosage for your specific needs.

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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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