Korean Red Ginseng Supplementation May Improve the Antibody Response to COVID-19 Vaccination
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Korean Red Ginseng supplementation is associated with an increased antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination. (more…)
High Vitamin D Levels and Recent Vaccination Linked to Reduced Mortality in Subjects with COVID-19
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Unvaccinated subjects experienced a threefold mortality increase compared to vaccinated participants when serum 25(OH)D was less than 30 nmol/L. (more…)
Geranium (P. graveolens) Essential Oil Reduces Fatigue in ICU Nurses
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of 84 nurses working in critical care during COVID-19 shows that inhalation of P. graveolens essential oil significantly reduced fatigue scores in subjects compared to placebo. (more…)
COVID-19 Exposure Associated with Higher Risk of Metabolic Disorder
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A significant trend toward increased risk of metabolic disorder was observed in the non-recent COVID-19 infected group compared to the serologically negative control group. (more…)
Daily Vitamin D3 Supplementation Associated with Reduced Risk of Influenza-like Illness
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Comparison of incidence rates among healthcare workers including 255 subjects in the vitamin D3 intervention group and 578 controls revealed that vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with a lower risk of influenza-like illness (p = 0.0147). (more…)
Negative Correlation Between Serum Zinc Levels and the Severity of COVID-19 Infection
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results from this observational prospective study using 123 adult COVID-19 patients and 48 controls shows that a moderately negative correlation was observed between serum zinc levels and the severity of COVID-19 infection. (more…)
L-Arginine and Vitamin C Supplementation Improves Physical Performance, Endothelial Function and Fatigue in Adults with Long COVID
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 28-day supplementation of a combination of 1.66 g L-arginine plus 500 mg liposomal vitamin C significantly increased the distance walked on the 6 min walk test (p=0.001), improved handgrip strength (p=0.03) and flow-mediated dilation (p=0.03) compared to placebo. (more…)
Supplement Combination Very Effective For “Long” COVID – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study (2022) published in the medical journal Nutrients, the combination of vitamin C and the supplement L-arginine lead to significant improvements in 97% of the patients with symptoms of “long” COVID including fatigue and brain fog. (more…)
Amla Supplementation Lessens Severity & Length of COVID-19 Related Symptoms in Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 10-day consumption of amla (either 2 g of the sachet powder or 100 cc amla tea/day) given to subjects recently diagnosed with COVID-19 resulted in a significant increase in SpO2 levels compared to the control arm (P < 0.001), along with a reduction in the mean percentage of lung involvement on CT (P < 0.001) and an improvement in CRP test results (P < 0.001). (more…)
Pre-Infection Vitamin D Levels Associated with Severity of COVID-19 Illness
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study concluded that among patients hospitalized for COVID-19, pre-infection deficiency of vitamin D was associated with an increase in disease severity and mortality. (more…)
Ursodeoxycholate Producing Bacteria Collinsella Offers Protective Benefits against COVID-19-Related Mortality
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show that subjects with higher levels of genus Collinsella resulted in lower mortality rates, potentially stemming from the anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties of ursodeoxycholate produced by the bacteria. (more…)
Plant-Based and Pescatarian Diets May Protect Against Severity of COVID-19 Infection
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest following a plant-based diet resulted in a 73% lower chance of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms, while participants following a pescatarian diet experienced a 59% lower chance of developing severe symptoms. (more…)
L-Arginine Supplementation Improves Reliance on Respiratory Support in Severe COVID-19 Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 71.1% of patients assigned L-arginine versus 44.4% of patients assigned placebo showed reduction in respiratory support (P<0.01). (more…)
Nigella Sativa Oil Improves Recovery in Patients with COVID-19
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 63% of patients in treatment group compared to 35% control recovered within 14-day trial period (p<0.01). (more…)
Insufficient Levels of Vitamin D and Zinc May Increase Severity of Symptoms in Adults Infected with COVID-19
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show that infected participants with deficient levels of vitamin D and zinc experience higher severity of general and pulmonary symptoms of COVID-19 compared to participants with adequate vitamin D and zinc serum levels. (more…)
Lifestyle Changes may Help Protect Against COVID-19 – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Could eating more vegetables and less processed meat help protect you from a COVID-19 infection? A recent study suggests these two measures offer a modest protective effect against COVID-19. (more…)
Blood Group A Antigen on Lung Cells Shows Greater Affinity for SARS-COV-2 Attachment
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers found that the SARS-CoV-2 receptor preferentially recognizes the blood group A antigen expressed on respiratory epithelial cells which may explain why individuals with group A blood may be more susceptible to respiratory failure from COVID-19 infections. (more…)
Three Versus Six Feet of Physical Distancing for Control of COVID-19 Spread Among School Students
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no substantial difference in the number of COVID-19 cases among students or staff in school districts that implemented a distancing policy of three versus six feet between students, and therefore, does support the return of students to classrooms where physical infrastructure allows for only three feet of distancing. (more…)
Cognitive and Psychological Benefits of Choir Singing in Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides evidence that music and choir singing support better general health and aging. (more…)
Vitamin D Insufficiency and COVID-19 Deaths
Accumulating evidence from several studies suggests widespread supplementation with vitamin D could potentially prevent further deaths and hospitalizations from COVID-19. (more…)
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