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“A perplexing aspect of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, is that people respond to it in disparate ways — some exhibiting no symptoms at all, and others experiencing life-threatening complications.”

“The most compelling human signal appears when the brain is under acute strain. In a randomized crossover study, a single dose of 0.35 grams per kilogram during 21 hours of sleep deprivation changed cerebral energy metabolites and preserved selected measures of cognitive performance.”

“Dr. Patrick explains that omega-3 fatty acids may help preserve muscle during periods of immobilization, illness, or injury, while Brady Holmer describes creatine as a practical daily tool for training capacity, strength, and recovery.”

“Healthy, well-nourished adults can usually synthesize enough, and athlete trials have not found consistent improvements in immune measures, aerobic performance, body composition, or intestinal permeability from routine supplementation.”

Dan Pardi: Ph.D. candidate studying sleep neurobiology at Stanford and University of Leiden, co-founder of Dan’s Plan online wellness company.

“However, vegans and vegetarians frequently have higher levels of other micronutrients, such as vitamins C and E. Getting the required micronutrients is essential for maintaining optimal health when following a vegan diet.”

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“Moreover, taking mega doses (i.e. 400 IU/day) of alpha tocopherol has the unintended side-effect of actually depleting tissue levels of another important form of vitamin E that plays an anti-inflammatory role, known as gamma tocopherol.”

“Dr. Patrick explains that she uses zinc lozenges only during exposure or the earliest signs of illness, often totaling roughly 80 to 100 milligrams per day for a short period. Small randomized zinc-acetate lozenge trials have produced mixed results, with one reporting a shorter cold and another finding no faster recovery with more adverse effects.”

“For example, if basic research reveals that a particular diet is best for longevity, yet no long-lived populations around the world eat this way, then one may choose to be cautious about this diet.”