Written by Chantel – Resident Naturopath at Choice Pharmacy
COVID has been around for a few years now, causing stress and disarray, but we are now learning to live alongside it. Nonetheless, getting it is not pleasant, and people experience symptoms differently. With winter coming up COVID and other viruses are on the rise. So, what can you do to help boost your body’s own immune system to help fight off COVID?
COVID is a virus that presents with flu-like symptoms. The main symptoms of COVID include:
Other symptoms that may occur include;
Andrographis is the go-to herb when you get a virus. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which is responsible for its immune benefits. It helps to boost the bodies immune system to fight off colds and flu’s. Studies have shown that Andrographis significantly reduced symptoms of cold and flu and reduced illness by up to 3 days. If you take Andrographis within the first 3 days of developing symptoms of COVID, it can help with symptom improvement.
Vitamin C has been shown to reduce the severity and duration of a cold as it is needed to produce immune cells and helps to clear up infections. It works extremely well when taken with Zinc. If you are deficient in Zinc and Vitamin C, it can suppress your immunity.
Zinc is needed for regulating inflammation, which is present in COVID. Deficiency in Zinc can lead to a weakened immunity as Zinc is needed for the functioning and development of immune cells. There is evidence to suggest that those who are deficient in Zinc can have higher rates of complications with COVID.
Vitamin D plays an important role in regulating our immune system as we have a lot of Vitamin D receptors found on our immune cells. It is needed for the production of antibodies and white blood cells, which help us to fight off infection. When our Vitamin D levels are low, it can impact our immune system, leading to more colds and flu.
If you would like any more information about COVID recovery, come and have a chat with our in-store naturopath, or make an appointment for a free consultation.
You can book our naturopath for in-store consultation online or e-mail to naturopath@choicepharmacy.com.au to organise a zoom consultation.
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