There are a number of different ways that COVID-19 can leave its mark on the brain. Some are life-threatening — from severe brain-swelling to strokes. Other are a more subtle, and harder to diagnose, likeincreased forgetfulness, or trouble staying focused. No matter how mild, the neurolog...
This review aims to interrogate the current evidence base, and to present the potential immune-mediating, antioxidant, and antimicrobial roles of vitamins A to E in the context of respiratory disease, and to extrapolate this evidence to evaluate the potential roles in the fight again...
A functioning immune system is crucial in the fight against COVID-19. To maintain it, the body needs sufficient vitamins and other nutrients. Best Vitamins & Supplements to Boost Your Immune System Your immune system consists of a complex collection of cells, processes, and chemicals that constan...
A: RD is a man aged 48 years who is considering a zinc supplement to prevent COVID-19. He knows zinc is beneficial for the common cold and wonders whether taking it long term prevents COVID-19. RD has diabetes and hypertension but is otherwise healthy. What should the pharmacist recommend...
Vitamins may help with a metallic taste in your mouth, although a metallic taste can be caused by many different things. Vitamin B complex can help, as well as vitamin C, D, and E. These vitamins help to boost the immune system and increase the body’s ability to fight off infections....
And the vitamer MK-4 plays a unique role in the fight against oxidative stress and inflammation. Research into the implication of Vitamin K and brain health is ongoing. But so far it is clear that this vitamin is crucial for the optimized brain. ...
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body needs to regulate cell growth, combat inflammation, and enhance immune function that may help your body to fight infection (even viral infections like coronavirus COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2). Vitamin D works with calcium to maintain strong, healthy ...
(1) Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s top infectious killers, in fact every year 10 million people fall ill with TB and 1.5 million people die from TB. Vitamins have an important role in vital functions, due to their anti-oxidant, pro-
We all get a bit run down from time to time. And cold and flu season can certainly take its toll on our immune systems. Add busy schedules, a hectic work-life balance and Covid-19 to the mix and it’s easy to see the attraction of supporting your immunity with some infection-f...
Researchers are looking at the bioactive compound cordycepin to battleCOVID-19due to its antiviral activity. A few studies done in the lab have explored this, but it's not a confirmed treatment. Most of these studies have been on lab cultures or in animals. We still need more research with...