Nutraceuticals (NAC) have potential for boosting the type 1 interferon response to RNA viruses including influenza and coronavirus

[2greys]

In light of worldwide concern regarding the recent outbreak of a deadly novel strain of coronavirus in China, it is fortuitous that two recent discoveries point the way to effective nutraceutical measures for potentiating the type 1 interferon response to RNA viruses.

It is clear that certain nutraceuticals (NAC) have antiviral effects in both human and animal studies. Considering that there is no treatment for COVID-19 and treatments for influenza are limited, further studies to test these nutraceuticals as a strategy to help provide relief in those infected with encapsulated RNA viruses.

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[Jaybird19]

Great to hear about these discoveries and when available , they should have plenty of volunteers.

I heard the premier of china volunteered for a possible vaccine and had 4 doses without any bad reaction. Was this true or rumour.?

[2greys in reply to Jaybird19]

I think this maybe the story you are referring to:

taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3...

[Jaybird19 in reply to 2greys]

Thanks 2 greys. Yes that must be where it came from originally. Just shows how t facts get changed

Professor to Premier ! And not a vaccine either.

[2greys in reply to Jaybird19]

That reminds me of a movie "Lost In Translation"

[Jaybird19 in reply to 2greys]

Well it would be all greek to me.

[Tia4209]

Thank you, I already take some of the suggested supplements and I do find Acetyl Cysteine very good

Have you started your Hot Choc experiment?

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[2greys in reply to Tia4209]

Yes, 6 months is quite a long time and benefits might not be immediately noticeable as they will probable creep on progressively. So I will have to keep written notes on distances achieved over that time.

[Tia4209 in reply to 2greys]

I had forgotten how long it took to see results. Hope it works for you.