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Can vitamin D help against COVID-19? Several publications and studies have suggested that maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D would seem potentially beneficial in fighting the COVID-19 infection. We have searched through electronic databases which included PubMed.gov and ClinicalTrials.gov in order to compile and organize the relevant information related to vitamin D and COVID-19. Vitamin D and COVID-19: The Evidence A preprinted study published in June 2020 from Singapore ( CW Tan, MedRxiv 2020 ), among 43 patients age 50 or older who were hospitalised with COVID-19, found that those who were started on a daily oral dose of vitamin D3 (1,000 IU), magnesium (150 mg) and vitamin B12 (500 mcg) within the first day of hospitalisation and continued up to 14 days were significantly less likely to require oxygen therapy and further intensive care. According to an editorial review ( Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2020 ) published in June 2020 by Irish researchers, people with vitam

GMOs, short for genetically modified organisms, are subject to a lot of controversy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), GMO seeds are used to plant over 90% of all maize (corn), cotton, and soy grown in the United States, which means that many of the foods you eat likely contain GMOs ( 1 ). Although most notable organizations and research suggest that GMO foods are safe and sustainable, some people claim they may harm your health and the environment. This article helps explain what GMOs are, provides a balanced explanation of their pros and cons, and gives guidance on how to identify GMO foods. What are GMOs? “GMO,” which stands for genetically modified organism, refers to any organism whose DNA has been modified using genetic engineering technology. In the food industry, GMO crops have had genes added to them for various reasons, such as improving their growth, nutritional content, sustainability, pest resistance, and ease of farming ( 2Trusted Sourc

Eating a balanced diet is the best way to ensure that you’re meeting your vitamin and mineral needs. Still, under certain circumstances, taking a supplement may be necessary. Shopping for supplements can be incredibly challenging. With so many supplements out there and so much information packed onto every product label, it can be tricky to even know where to start. Fortunately, once you figure out how to read the labels, shopping for supplements becomes a breeze. This article reviews some simple strategies. Regulations on supplements Dietary supplements are products that are intended to supplement your diet. They’re available in a variety of forms, including tablet, capsule, liquid, pill, and powder. Some common types of supplements include vitamins, minerals, enzymes, herbs, extracts, probiotics, and amino acids. It’s important to keep in mind that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate the safety or effectiveness of supplements the same way that it

Dietary supplements are products that people use to add nutrients or other compounds to their bodies. From individual vitamins and minerals to blends of nutrients and herbs, there are numerous supplement products on the market that claim to provide specific health benefits. However, due to limited regulation, it’s not always clear which supplements are high quality, nor which are a waste of your money or even potentially dangerous. This guide covers all you need to know about what supplements are and how to choose a safe and high quality product. What are supplements, vitamins, minerals, and proprietary blends? Supplements are products that are taken by mouth and contain a “dietary ingredient,” such as vitamins, minerals, herbs and botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, antioxidants , or other nutrients ( 1Trusted Source ). Available in numerous forms, including capsules, gummies, tinctures, powders, and liquids, dietary supplements are typically marketed as an easy

Nearly 99 per cent of Covid-19 patients who are vitamin D deficient die, according to a terrifying study that adds to mounting evidence that the 'sunshine' nutrient could be a coronavirus life-saver. Indonesian researchers analysed hospital records of 780 people who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. Results revealed 98.9 per cent of infected patients defined as vitamin D deficient — below 20ng/ml — died. Yet this fell to just 4.1 per cent for patients who had enough of the nutrient. Researchers warned the study was not definitive, however, because the patients with high vitamin D levels were healthier and younger. It comes as health chiefs are urgently reviewing the use of vitamin D as a coronavirus lifesaver, with several studies suggesting that Covid-19 patients are far more likely to die if they have a deficiency. One investigation – carried out by Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge – found European countries with lower vitami

As one of the best lines of defense against coronavirus, N95 masks are vital for health care workers treating infected patients. Though the masks are supposed to be used one time, the rising need and ongoing shortages have led hospitals to try mask sterilization techniques such as hydrogen peroxide vaporization, UV light, and heat incubation. A recent study from the American Society for Microbiology offers a new decontamination tool that is much more accessible and affordable: a microwave. Researcher James E. Kirby, MD, from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center of Harvard says the study’s findings are crucial to the many health care centers that lack the high-capacity sterilization systems of large hospitals. “We knew there was a critical shortage of personal protective gear and N95 masks, and we knew there was a need for a solution,” he says. The team of eight researchers set out to provide an easy disinfection method to different health care settings including “outpatien

The first preliminary report on COVID-19 patients (n=90) from China has been published demonstrating that Hydrogen/Oxygen mixed gas inhalation has superior effects compared to Oxygen alone ( Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2020 ). Molecular hydrogen has been shown to have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is 'the one and only' antioxidant that can both penetrate the mitochondria and neutralize the reactive oxygen species (ROS) ( Med Gas Res. 2020 ). It was discovered and reported in Nature in 2007 by a team in Japan, that inhaled hydrogen gas could act as an antioxidant and protect the brain from free radicals. This sparked the interest in its potential health benefits worldwide and led to many published and on-going clinical research. Published in 2017, a group of researchers in China suggested that hydrogen-rich solution therapy may be a safe, reliable, and effective treatment for Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) induced by influenza and other vi

Clinical studies using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) yield positive outcome in treating global pandemic, Covid-19. Critically ill patients showed reduction in lung inflammation and significant improvement in their respiratory system with the administration of mesenchymal stem cells. What are Mesenchymal Stem Cells? There are mainly two types of naturally occuring stem cells found in a human body, Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). Hematopoietic stem cells are found in cord blood, bone marrow and peripheral blood. MSCs are found in Wharton's jelly (refer to image below), bone marrow, fat tissue and tooth pulp. There was 178 registered clinical trials and 98 publications about cell therapy that employ Umbilical Cord derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (UC-MSC), for the years 2007–2017 ( Regenerative Medicine, 2019 ). Sources of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Umbilical Cord The umbilical cord itself is a rich source of stem cells, where its Wharton’s Jel