It is important to note that no vitamin or supplement can cure COVID-19, nor is there solid evidence any non-FDA-approved vitamin or supplement has any effect on COVID-19. The immune-supporting effects of supplementsand vitaminsin the context of the coronavirus is theoretical. Vitamins and s...
As cold and flu season approaches andCOVID-19 infectionscontinue to spike, we're all on heightened alert. While the best thing you can do to prevent illness is towash your hands(and get yourannual flu shot!), some foods can help to boost your health and immunity. The 17 immune-boostin...
Conclusion: Increasing the intake of natural remedies and/or supplements before and during COVID-19 infection lowers the severity of the infection. Vitamin C, honey, and citrus fruits such as orange and lemon were the major remedies consumed before and during infection. A large number of the ...
Immune Boosting in the Time of COVID: Selling Immunity on Instagram Immune boosting is a trending topic during the COVID-19 pandemic. The concept of immune boosting is scientifically misleading and often used to market unproven products and therapies. This paper presents an analysis of popular ...
The Effects of the Interest in Immune Boosting Supplements Google searches for "immune boost" and "immune boosting" jumped significantly in February 2020, right before the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020. The hashtag #immunebooster also increased on Instagram po...
But vitamin C supplements don't ward off the common cold in most people, and there's even less evidence that they grant immunity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The myth, the legend Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, became known as an immune-boosting super...
rampant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission have issued warning letters to several companies for claims related to COVID-19—claims regarding foods, test kits, supplements, elixirs and more. Be wary of unsubstantiated claims related to "boosting" immune ...
Zinc, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D all aid in a stronger immune system, which can help ward off colds and viruses. And as we all battle the COVID19 pandemic, keeping illness away is top priority. Supplements are recommended,...
s Office of Dietary Supplementsreports that sales of immune-targeted supplements markedly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as folks hoped to ward off sickness. But some of the best sources of immune-boosting vitamins, minerals,antioxidants, and probiotics aren’t pills, capsules, or gummies,...
Being sick, whether with COVID, the flu, or the common cold, is downright uncomfortable. These illnesses cause inflammation in the body, and may lead to sore throat, brain fog, joint pain, headache, and congestion, among other symptoms. You may not have much of an appetite nor the energy...