Vitamins

May play a role in reducing recurrences of HSV keratitis. ¹

1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332021862_Potential_role_of_folic_acid_and_vitamin_B12_in_herpes_simplex_virus_keratitis_reactivation

Thiamine is one of the essential B vitamins. Deficiency can occur as a result of several conditions, such as alcohol misuse, aging, AIDS, kidney conditions, and eating disorders. ¹ Supplementing with this vitamin can help reduce deficiency symptoms.

1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/thiamine-deficiency-symptoms

Watch out for B12 supplements containing cyanocobalamin, which is cyanide based.

May play a role in reducing recurrences of HSV keratitis. ¹

1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332021862_Potential_role_of_folic_acid_and_vitamin_B12_in_herpes_simplex_virus_keratitis_reactivation

Vitamin B3, also known as Niacinamide, may be useful in repairing the gut barrier and treating IBD. ¹

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10346866/

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