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Boron

Boron shows some promise as an inhibitor of Coronavirus. 1 2 It is especially effective when used in combination with curcumin (turmeric). 3



References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8837486/
  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34570579/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8112755/
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Calcium

Calcium is widely known to be beneficial to bones. However, studies show that viruses use calcium pathways to infect and replicate. So it is wise to consider reducing calcium supplements while dealing with a viral infection. 1 2



References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7717197/
  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31905994/
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Copper

Copper is an antimicrobial metal that the immune system uses to fight bacteria such as Streptococcus. 1

Maximum daily intake for adults is 10mg/day.



References

  1. https://www.lsi.umich.edu/events/2017-10/harnessing-power-copper-kill-streptococcus-pneumoniae
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Magnesium

Magnesium may improve the outcome of Streptococcus infection. 1



References

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

Selenium is able to detox heavy metals in the body. 1

It also shows promise as an antimicrobial against a range of microorganisms including E. Coli and Candida. 2

Maximum daily intake for adults is 400mcg.



References

  1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020169300877579
  2. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.2c21013
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Zinc

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



References

  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
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WARNING: This is not a complete list of remedies, cautions, side effects, or interactions. Research is still in progress and is being added to this list on an ongoing basis. Please do your own research, and consult with your healthcare provider to make a fully informed decision.