- N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
- I LOVE this nutrient! It boosts levels of our most potent antioxidant, glutathione
- Promotes detoxification by removing toxins
- Breaks down mucus (bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis)
- The amino acid, cysteine fuels or immune cells (it is depleted in oxidative stress and infection)
- Melatonin
- Melatonin is decreased with age
- Reduces oxidative lung injury and inflammatory cell recruitment during viral infections
- One theory about why kids are more resilient is because of their higher melatonin levels
- Levels are increased during sleep. Sleep in the dark.
- Zinc
- Improves the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant profile
- Essential nutrient for many enzymes in the body
- Improves the function of white blood cells and prevents entry of viruses into the cells
- Vitamin C
- One of the most popular immune support vitamins when it comes to the common cold and flu.
- Vitamin C is depleted in infection and stress
- FYI: my colleague who is also a nurse working at the frontline just reported that they are giving patients in the ICU vitamin C!
- Vitamin D
- Insufficiencies or deficiencies have been linked to a variety of viral infections, including upper respiratory tract infections or pneumonia. Get your levels tested!
- Probiotics
- a healthy composition of bacteria in the GI tract can translate to improved immune function
- Reduces rates of respiratory tract infections in adults and children
- Mushrooms such as Reishi
- Herbs such as Astragalus, Andrographis, Echinacea
*These are not intended to prevent or treat COVID-19. Book a consultation for information on dosages and to make sure these are right for you.