With many not interested in getting vaccinated, over-the-counter treatments are gaining more and more attention. One treatment protocol of particular interest revolves around the combination of quercetin, vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, melatonin, and famotidine.
Quercetin – In at least one published study the oral ingestion of quercetin was shown to decrease symptoms and improve conditions in COVID patients. Quercetin, a plant flavonoid, gained notoriety when researchers in China found that quercetin and other small molecules bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-1 coronavirus, interfering with its ability to infect host cells.
Vitamin C – Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients. It may not be the cure for the common cold, the benefits of vitamin C may include protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, and assists with wound healing and inflammation reduction.
Vitamin D – Vitamin D is involved in calcium absorption, immune function, and protecting bone, muscle, and heart health. It occurs naturally in food and can also be produced by your body when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D deficiencies are becoming more common.
Zinc – Zinc helps your immune system and metabolism function. Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell.
Melatonin – Melatonin is most often used to improve sleep, which may be beneficial for immunity.
Famotidine – Famotidine? It’s the active ingredient in Pepcid – the heartburn medicine. How could a heartburn medicine possibly have a positive effect on those with COVID? Studies in New York have shown positive results. Early in the COVID pandemic in China reports showed famotidine to improve patient outcomes and reduce symptom severity.
From a preparedness perspective, alternative medicine has always been an important consideration. After all, you never know when access to needed medical care may be absent. In these crazy times it may not require a grid down, EMP-induced apocalypse to need alternative medical care.
Disclaimer: I am offering this information as entertainment only as I am no doctor, though, I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express.
Take care all.
Rourke