Natural Tips Against Covid-19
Evidence-based recommendations to reduce severity, duration of illness and support recovery.
Found in turmeric, decreases inflammation and a preprint suggests curcumin targets the SARS-CoV-2 main protease to reduce viral replication.
Curcumin
Vitamin C: Boosts cellular defense and repair mechanisms from viral damage.
Quercetin: Promotes viral inactivation and inhibits replication.
Quercetin, Vitamin C
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
Reduces inflammation and, based on a preprint, targets the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) to reduce viral replication. Also shown to prevent influenza in healthcare workers.
EGCG
A naturally occurring anti-inflammatory found in soy. 5 double blind placebo-controlled trials showed it helped against the inflammatory process of acute respiratory disease due to influenza. Likely works by inhibiting the potentially fatal cytokine storm.
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