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COVID-19: 17 Best Nutrients and Supplements for Your Immune System

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While many people are worried about the latest Coronavirus or COVID-19, there are several things you can do (and not do) to improve your immune system. Your immune system is your first line of defence against the coronavirus, not the treatments you would get from the hospitals. That's your last line of defence. As of May 11, 2020, there are more than 800  clinical trials of COVID-19  treatments or vaccines that are either ongoing or recruiting patients have been registered. New ones are being added every day. The drugs or treatments being tested range from repurposed flu treatments to failed ebola drugs, to stem cell therapy, to malaria treatments that were first developed decades ago. Can nutrients and supplements help against COVID-19? Research has shown that supplementing with certain vitamins, minerals and other substances can improve immune response and potentially protect against illness. However, note that some supplements can interact with presc...

Coronavirus: Top 10 Supplement Brands for Immune System in Malaysia 2020

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If you are looking for top supplement brands to ensure that your immune system is at the best possible level to combat against the invasion of the 2019 coronavirus, you are in the right place. It is widely accepted by experts that the best source of vitamins and minerals should be from eating fresh fruits and vegetables. However, vitamin and mineral deficiency or rather inadequacy is common in adults and  elderly adults  due to a variety of reasons ( Fakhruddin et al. 2016 ). Research has shown that supplementing with certain vitamins, minerals and other substances can improve immune response and potentially protect against illness. However, note that some supplements can interact with prescription or over-the-counter medications you’re taking. Some may not be appropriate for people with certain health conditions. If you are on medications, be sure to talk with your doctor before starting any supplements. This guide can help you make sense of th...