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Maximizing Your Zinc Intake and Reducing Flu Symptoms
23:48 - 28:56 (05:08)
The speaker recommends taking no more than 40 milligrams of elemental zinc per day to maximize zinc intake and also suggests taking 600 milligrams of NAC twice daily to reduce flu symptoms. Getting zinc inside the cell is crucial for its effectiveness.
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The daily recommended intake of vitamin D for a person at risk for deficiency is 4,000 international units daily, and levels below 50 nanograms per milliliter increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 positivity.
23:48 - 25:08 (01:19)
Summary
The daily recommended intake of vitamin D for a person at risk for deficiency is 4,000 international units daily, and levels below 50 nanograms per milliliter increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 positivity. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is another recommended supplement due to its ability to prevent the loss of the ACE2 receptor when infected by SARS-CoV-2.
ChapterMaximizing Your Zinc Intake and Reducing Flu Symptoms
Episode1063 Use This Science to Boost Your Immune System & Fight COVID-19 w/Dr. Roger Seheult
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Consuming antioxidant-rich products such as berries can be beneficial during COVID-19 as the virus can cause high levels of oxidative stress in the body.
25:07 - 26:31 (01:23)
Summary
Consuming antioxidant-rich products such as berries can be beneficial during COVID-19 as the virus can cause high levels of oxidative stress in the body. Taking 600 milligrams of NAC twice daily has also been shown in a previous study to reduce symptoms of the flu virus and has over-the-counter availability.
ChapterMaximizing Your Zinc Intake and Reducing Flu Symptoms
Episode1063 Use This Science to Boost Your Immune System & Fight COVID-19 w/Dr. Roger Seheult
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Learn about the benefits of zinc and how to safely maximize your intake by taking up to 40 milligrams of elemental zinc per day to avoid reducing copper levels in your body.
26:31 - 28:56 (02:25)
Summary
Learn about the benefits of zinc and how to safely maximize your intake by taking up to 40 milligrams of elemental zinc per day to avoid reducing copper levels in your body. Be sure to check the label of your zinc supplement to ensure you are taking the appropriate amount.