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Zinc Benefit as We Enter the Endemic by Dr. Campbell - Sep 2021 Zinc deficiency affects all immune cells and suboptimal levels enable increased risk for autoimmune states, infectious disease and cancer. Elderly and malnourished are more deficient. W.H.O. estimates 1/3 of world population is deficient and zinc deficiency is thought to be responsible for 16% of all deep respiratory infections. Zinc helps to defend the cells against viral infections in a number of ways and directly inhibits viral replication. It helps cilia and pneumocytes. Zinc helps lymphocytes and memory T-cells. Prophylactic supplementation is better then when sick. Zinc helps reduce severity, frequency and duration of the common cold. (About 30% of colds are from coronaviruses.) Zinc supplementation in children in developing countries seems to reduce pneumonia by 19% and pneumonia mortality by 16%. At 15:00 minutes shows chart of many diseases common to have low zinc and be susceptible to COVID-19. Common foods with zinc are seeds, nuts, dairy, whole grains, eggs, legumes, potates, etc. RDA is 8-18mg for women and 11mg for men.
Zinc Cuts COVID Death Rate by 40% by MercolaPDF - Nov 2022 New study shows zinc twice daily resulted in 40% lower deaths and ICU admissions and shorter hospital and symptom duration.
Zinc Benefits For Immune Function and COVID-19 by Dr. Campbell - Oct 2020 Spain study found low zinc levels result in poor outcomes. Those who died mean plasma level at 43mcg/dl while survivors 63mcg/dl. Zinc levels below 50mcg/dl had 2.3 times death rate. India study found 70% of those deficient had complications, needed more steroids, had longer hospital stay and greater mortality, while of those non-deficient only 30% had complications. Zinc a known anti-viral, impairs viral replication and binding at cell receptor site. Zinc deficiency is common among elderly and those with chronic disease. Zinc is immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory.
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Journal of Medicine Reports that HCQ & Zinc Reduce COVD Deaths by Mercola.com - Feb 2021
Zinc is Key to Hydroxychloroquine Protocol by Mercola.com - Sep 2020 Quercetin and ECGC work as ionophores like HCQ
Are You Getting Enough Zinc? www.Mercola.com - Your body does not store much zinc.
When Should You Take Zinc to Help Your Cold? www.Mercola.com-
More Benefits of Zinc by Dr. Rhonda Patrick - Start at 35 minutes for nutrient deficiency immune discussion
Why Your Body Needs Zinc by Dr. Rhonda Patrick - 2020
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Benefits of Zinc with Quercetin by Dr. Rhonda Patrick - Start at 17 minutes for Quercetin
How to Improve Zinc Uptake with Quercetin by www.Mercola.com - TAKEN DOWN
Quercetin as Zinc Ionophore Biochemistry by Dr. Been Medical Lectures - April 2020 COVID-19
Anti-tumor Effects of Quercetin by MercolaPDF - Aug 2022
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The Many Benefits of Magnesium by MercolaPDF - May 2022
Magnesium Deficiency Applications by MercolaPDF - Aug 2022
Magnesium Biochemistry & COVID-19 by Dr. Been Medical Lectures - June 2020 Vit D, B12 and Mag may help severity, see MATH+ protocol on our Immune Support/ Corona Update June 2020
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How Selenium May Reduce COVID-19 by Mercola.com - Apr 2021 Selenium helps with many health issues including supporting the reduction of severe viral symptoms from SARS, coxsackievirus, EBOLA and HIV-1. It may also help support during infertility, cancer and osteoporosis. It is found in Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds (and pumpkin seed?), mushrooms, eggs, turkey and pasture-raised chicken.
Selenium Biochemistry & Coronavirus by Dr. Been Medical Lectures - June 2020
Why Most People Are Mineral Deficient by Mercola.com - Apr 2021 Review by James DiNicolantonio, Pharm.D. - A good overview of top 10.
Dr. Rolland discusses some of many essential and vital immune benefits of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium.