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It is safe to say that the number of articles about coronavirus and ways to strengthen your immunity during this difficult time for everyone is comparable to the number of emerging cases of the disease. The average internet user faces a real problem in distinguishing reliable content from questionable quality gibberish. We are here to help
Activlab has its own production of dietary supplements, and as a result, we have a laboratory and a database of experts, in cooperation with whom we create valuable content every day. For years, we have been taking care of the trust of our readers, and the materials you can read on our blog are implemented with the support of specialists. We decided to review what the media recommends for this exceptional period of reduced immunity and to pick out myths and facts from this information. Here is a small guide on what dietary supplements are actually worth having in your medicine cabinet at the moment and why.
The most popular articles we saw were about zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, echinacea, or NAC. Let's check them out!
Zinc
Zinc is so important in the development of immune cells that even the slightest deficiency weakens the immune system and increases the risk of viral infections. It is responsible for the body's immune defense, so it is worth taking care of the proper supply of this element. Very good sources of zinc are products such as meat, eggs, buckwheat, dark bread, liver and rennet cheeses. Deficiencies are worth supplementing.
Vitamin D
Studies have shown that vitamin D helps prevent respiratory infections by increasing the amount of antimicrobial proteins in your body. Almost 50% of us are deficient in vitamin D, which can weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to viruses. Some studies show that vitamin D increases the expression of ACE2, a protein that COVID-19 uses to enter and gain access to cells. However, there is no clear evidence that vitamin D can have a direct effect on fighting the virus. If you are currently not getting enough sun because you are staying at home: supplement!
Echinacea
Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs for boosting immunity, improving overall immune function, and reducing inflammation. It is particularly effective in removing viruses from their membranes. By interfering with the receptors found on the virus' membrane, it prevents the virus from spreading and growing.
LEAVES
NAC may play an important role because it promotes lung health, and we know that lung disease increases your chances of dying from COVID-19. It helps relieve symptoms of lung disease, such as difficulty breathing and airway damage, by reducing inflammation, dry cough, and mucus congestion. NAC is worth stocking up on for the sake of your respiratory health, but not with the expectation that it will cure you of infection!
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is probably the supplement you’ve heard about the most during the pandemic, and for good reason! It’s a powerful antioxidant that supports lung function by immediately reaching the lining of our airways, acting as a first line of defense against oxidative damage that can occur from viral infections.
What are the conclusions? Let's supplement if we have real vitamin and mineral deficiencies, which is possible in the current situation due to staying at home and stress. However, let's not go crazy, as if the remedies described on the Internet were supposed to cure the invisible enemy. And remember: prevention is better than cure!
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