Streptococcus

Ashwaganda is a member of the nightshade family.

It shows antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria such as Staph, Enterrococcus, and Streptococcus. ¹ And also gram-negative bacteria such as Salmonella and Pseudomonas. ²

It also has antifungal properties, and is active against Candida Albicans. ²

It shows potential in treating malaria, diabetes, and cancer. However, because it increase testosterone, it should be avoided in those being treated for prostate cancer. ²

It increases sperm count and reduces FSH levels. In women, it increases arousal, lubrication, and orgasm. ²

It protects the cardiovascular system. It is also anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. ²

It also helps with stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, schizophrenia, and hormone balance. ²

It helps build muscle. It might even be effective against COVID. ²

It may be useful in treating Hypothyroid conditions. That being said, it can exacerbate Hyperthyroid, so be mindful of each condition. ²

It increases GABA and reduces dopamine, which can be beneficial or harmful depending on the situation. GABA can excite or inhibit the nerves, and reduced dopamine can have an impact on clinical depression, for example. ²

Because it reduces the functioning of the HPA axis, it may speed aging rather than slowing it down. Supplementing with DHEA may help counteract this issue. ²

Those with autoimmune disease should avoid Ashwaganda altogether, because it boost immune activity and also is a member of the nightshade family. ²

Interactions:

Ashwagandha root may interact with anti-anxiety, sleep, myorelaxant and sedative preparations, exacerbating their effects due to synergism. The raw material exhibits additive effects with anticonvulsants, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines which may lead to an increase in their adverse effects, such as impaired motor coordination, muscle weakness, headache, decreased libido, muscle tremors, and drowsiness. Ashwagandha root should not be used concomitantly with immunosuppressive drugs. ²

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.a.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4427836/
2. https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/4/1057

Cordyceps Militaris is one of the most important remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and its existence has been known since 2000 B.C. Evidence shows it is beneficial for sexual health, inflammation, aging, cancer, tumors, immune system, microbes, bacteria, viruses, fungus, protozoa, insects, larva, lung scarring, high blood sugar, cholesterol, diabetes, HIV, malaria, streptococcus, fatigue, neurons/CNS, liver, and kidneys. ¹

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0367326X10001863

Lactobacillus Reuteri is a beneficial probiotic bacteria, especially for sexual health. It can help reduce Group B Strep in pregnant women. ¹

It also shows promise in anti-aging, skin and hair health. ²

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27590374/
2. https://media.mercola.com/ImageServer/Public/2024/January/PDF/probiotics-lactobacillus-pdf.pdf

Produces lactase, which is essential for the digestion of milk.

Produces aglycon ¹, which may be active against viruses.

Boosts immunity against Influenza viruses. ²

Helps with diarrhea, antibiotic and Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, respiratory tract infections, allergy, cardiovascular diseases, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cystic fibrosis, cancer, elderly end sport. ³

It can also help reduce Strep B in pregnant women. ⁴

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19269578/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5179578/
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30741841/
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27590374/

Licorice shows antibacterial activity against Streptococcus. ¹

It’s also a helpful topical treatment for canker sores. ²

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23123832/
2. https://wa.kaiserpermanente.org/kbase/topic.jhtml?docId=hn-1180004

Magnesium may improve the outcome of Streptococcus infection. ¹

1. https://research.birmingham.ac.uk/en/publications/magnesium-therapy-improves-outcome-in-streptococcus-pneumoniae-me

Monolaurin is able to break down the lipid envelope of viruses such as HSV. ^{1 2}

It is also effective at breaking down biofilms on various bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Enterobacter, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, and E. Coli ^{3 4}.

1. https://www.monolaurinandmore.com/articles/monolaurin-hsv
2. https://www.monolaurinandmore.com/articles/monolaurin-and-herpes-the-definitive-guide
3. https://bmcproc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12919-019-0174-9
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17966176/

Vitamin C is well known for its immune-boosting properties.

It shows an ability to inhibit Streptococcus growth. ¹

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6798581/

Vitamin D can protect mucosal barrier integrity and suppress gut mucosal inflammation, especially in combination with probiotics. ^{1 2}

It is also effective against Streptococcus infections. ³

Megadoses of Vitamin D are effective against COVID. ⁴

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4361385/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7434852/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7852033/
4. https://academic.oup.com/pmj/article/98/1156/87/6958877

Zinc is well know for its immune boosting properties.

Zinc deficiency is linked to higher incidence of bacterial infections such as Streptococcus, so supplementation can help prevent or reduce bacterial infection. ¹

Zinc is found to stimulate production of IL-2 and induces a shift from Th2 to Th1 response. ²

A higher Th1 response is linked to better remission of HSV. ³ Topical zinc may be effective in preventing transmission of HSV. ²

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31437249/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4120804/
3. https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jvi.73.1.501-509.1999