Strengthen your immune system during COVID 19
Co-founder, Erin Henshaw, is a big fan of Jordan Fallis and Optimal Living Dynamics. Here is what Jordan is doing to keep his immune system strong against the Corona Virus:
It's important to keep in mind that you need to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds to remove infection-causing germs. Only 5 per cent of people wash their hands long enough to do that (1).
Beyond that, there are a number of other steps you can take...
Not surprisingly, you should get enough sleep and eat a nutrient-dense diet to support your immune system.
Not sleeping enough and eating processed foods is known to impair the immune system (2-3).
There are also specific nutrients and supplements that have been shown to be effective against various cold viruses and the flu.
Vitamin C reduces the duration of cold symptoms if you start taking it before getting sick (4).
Doctors in China are using intravenous vitamin C to fight COVID-19, and the Shanghai Medical Association endorses it (5).
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a potent antioxidant. It increases levels of glutathione, which can block the replication of some viruses. It's also a mucolytic agent, meaning it can break down and thin mucus, which can help with respiratory-related conditions. It's already being used in some Chinese hospitals to help patients struggling with COVID-19 (6).
Selenium is an important mineral that has antioxidant and antiviral effects. A deficiency is associated with an increased risk of viral infection. Some researchers have proposed that lack of selenium in regional soils may have contributed to the SARS outbreak in 2003 (7-8).
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a polyphenol found in green tea. It has broad antiviral effects. Researchers say it's a promising agent for preventing and treating viral infections such as SARS (9-10).
Probiotic supplements, particularly ones with Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species, enhance antiviral immune activity. They also reduce the occurrence, severity, and duration of viral respiratory tract infections (11-12).
Vitamin D can help prevent upper respiratory infections (13).
And zinc inhibits coronavirus activity and replication (14).
Nobody really knows how effective these supplements are against COVID-19. It's still too early to know for sure, as COVID-19 has a different structure than other viruses. So you shouldn't rely just on supplements.
Make sure you go to the doctor if you suspect you have COVID-19. It’s still worth doing everything you possibly can to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.
Additionally, here’s a great article by Test Gym on the ideal amount of exercise for immune system support during Covid 19.