105: Foods and Supplements That May Help Prevent COVID-19 | Chris Masterjohn , PhD

105: Foods and Supplements That May Help Prevent COVID-19 | Chris Masterjohn , PhD

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Vitamin A and D protect against the common cold. play_arrow stop Vitamin A & D Protect Against Colds & Influenza, But Not COVID-19

One of the things that happens to promote lung damage by the virus [SARS-CoV-2]: lung cells start making less ACE2 to protect themselves. Because ACE2 is normally a health-promoting molecule, that contributes to the lung damage ... The virus causes you to lose ACE2, and that leads to lung damage. play_arrow stop The Higher Your ACE2 Receptor Density, the Worse Your COVID-19 Infection Outcome

On most surfaces, coronaviruses survive for 5-9 days; on a copper surface, they survive for 5-30 minutes. play_arrow stop Copper is Toxic to SARS-CoV-2

Someone with a zinc deficiency is probably more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. play_arrow stop Vegetarians & Vegans Have a Greater Risk of Zinc Deficiency

Animal studies suggest vitamin A & D increase ACE2, the receptor that SARS-CoV-2 binds to. play_arrow stop Excess Vitamin A & D May Increase COVID-19 Infection Risk

The more ACE2 mice have, the faster they die after SARS-CoV-1 infection. play_arrow stop The Higher Your ACE2 Receptor Density, the Worse Your COVID-19 Infection Outcome

Zinc can cause a copper deficiency. You really want at least 1 mg of copper for every 15 milligrams of zinc that you get. play_arrow stop Supplement with 1mg of Copper for Every 15mg of Zinc

Amid COVID-19, limit vitamin A intake to 3000 IU per day. play_arrow stop Amid COVID-19, Limit Liver Consumption to Avoid Excess Vitamin A