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FED UP WITH SWALLOWING LARGE VITAMIN TABLETS? HERE ARE 3 ALTERNATIVES!
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Swallow, drink, or chew vitamins are all you see on pharmacy shelves. Large tablets, gummies or drinks all need to pass through the harsh environment of the gastric tract and can be very hard to swallow. Stomach troubles while taking supplements is very common and a likely deter in making the conscious decision to keep up on a supplement routine. It is highly likely that if you are currently taking daily vitamins and minerals to support your body, that you are swallowing them. There is data that shows 40% of adults avoid taking supplements and vitamins due to swallowing issues. -
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is it bad or good for treating Covid-19?
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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. -
Frunutta, Zinc, ACE receptor and Coronavirus: Covid-19?
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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. -
FRUNUTTA, ZINC, CORONA VIRUS AND HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE!
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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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FRUNUTTA, CORONA VIRUS AND YOUR SUPPLEMENT NEEDS!
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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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Can Vitamin D3 reduce cancer risk?
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Everyone is aware that calcium absorption and bone health are major benefits of vitamin D3. However, most people may not know that vitamin D3 is also involved in the control of inflammation, sugar control, proper cell death, proper cell growth, and many other cellular and system regulation.
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Why Americans Need Multivitamins Now More Than Ever
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Most of the vitamins and nutrients we need to live our best lives are found in the foods we eat every day – or the foods we’re supposed to eat. Medical professionals call these items superfoods: nutrients that help us achieve optimum health and prevent chronic diseases, delivered on our plates in tasty bites. Think berries, beans and broccoli, oats and eggs, salmon, spinach and sweet potatoes, and more. But if your busy lifestyle, picky-eating kids, or medical conditions stop you from enjoying the health benefits of these superfoods, you may need a daily multivitamin.
