Knowledge Base 4 Virus Protection
Bridging the Gap Between holistic and hard science
On 17 May 2020 I had arrived at an Infection Fatality Rate (IFR) estimate of 0.5% after undertaking a review of serological studies. This estimate included an implicit estimate of around 10-15% of the population as being innately immune or having cross-reactivity (i.e. adaptive immunity acquired from other means, […]
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Zinc is a nutrient that helps your immune system fight off infection, so can it help in the fight against coronavirus? The bottom line…we still don’t know yet. Dr. Bob Cassady of the South Bend Clinic says, “There is mixed evidence that zinc supplements […]
You might think of longevity a little differently nowadays. Amid a global pandemic, shouldn’t we focus on how to stay healthy in the here-and-now rather than as we age ? But with a COVID-19 lens, longevity and immunity are two sides of the same coin. After all, a strong […]
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Older and darker-skinned people who are likely to have low levels of Vitamin D may benefit from supplementation of the essential vitamin to protect against severe symptoms of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), according to a paper published in The Lancet. Older and darker-skinned people who are likely to have […]
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Recent headlines have suggested vitamin D deficiency could increase the risk of dying from Covid-19 , and in turn, that we should consider taking vitamin D supplements to protect ourselves. Is this all just hype, or could vitamin D really help in the fight against Covid-19 ? Vitamin D […]
For the past few days, we have been constantly hearing how vitamin D can protect us against COVID-19. But does vitamin D actually protect you from coronavirus? Let’s understand the basics first. Your skin gets vitamin D when it is exposed to sunlight. The vitamin is essential for bone […]
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Your kitchen is the treasure trove of medicinal benefits. Here are superfoods that can help you boost immunity Add these amazing superfoods and herbs to your diet right away While the world continues to face seasonal influenza, a new global public health concern has emerged with the Coronavirus pandemic. […]
Concerned by pesky cold and cough? They can cause breathlessness and lead to serious lung conditions if ignored. And during the coronavirus pandemic these can be alarming signals. Those with compromised immunity are at higher risk. Experts advocate a strong immune system to help the body combat bacteria, viruses […]
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Dr. Vita pill conveyor MYSTERY WIRE — One of the few economic bright spots to emerge during the COVID-19 lock down is vitamin supplements. Sales are up across the board, even though medical science is divided about whether supplements are of any use in warding off the virus. Mystery […]
Abstract At present there is no effective and accepted therapy for hepatic fibrosis. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 signaling pathway contributes greatly to hepatic fibrosis. Reducing TGF-β synthesis or inhibiting components of its complex signaling pathway represent important therapeutic targets. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect […]
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