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