The best way to fight COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is to avoid getting infected and optimize the Immune Function

Vit D¹:   It supports production of antimicrobial peptides in the respiratory epithelium and help to reduce the inflammatory response to infection with SARS-CoV-2. Majority of us are deficient in Vit D hence Vit D levels should be Checked and normalized aggressively following which maintenance dose is 60,000 IU every week should be maintained.

Vit K²: Covid-19 causes blood clotting and leads to the degradation of elastic fibers in the lungs. Vitamin K is good for our blood vessels, bones and probably also for the lungs. It is in spinach, broccoli, green vegetables, blueberries, all types of fruit and vegetables. It’s also present in abundance in Dutch cheese and Japanese fermented soya. The recommended dose  is 120 micrograms for adult males and 90 micrograms for adult females.

Vit C^3,4:  It is important for body’s immunity both innate and adaptive. It help WBC’s to function and reach the site of infection; it stabilizes the linings of oral cavity, oropharynx and respiratory mucosa making it difficult for virus to enter our body and is also a potent antioxidant.

A prominent researcher on Vitamin C; Dr Carr recommends increasing the daily intake of Vit C to 2 g/d for an average adult. Liposomal form of Vitamin C has better bio availability. The recommended prophylactic dose should be increased to 3 – 4g/d in elderly, smokers, diabetics, immunocompromised, people who get frequent colds, provided Kidney/renal function test are normal.

In case of symptomatic COVIS-19 patients Vitamin C should be given as IV doses. There are multiple clinical trials going on across the world recommending high doses such as 24g IV vitamin C for symptomatic COVID positive patients.

Zn⁵: Zn possesses antiviral activity through inhibition of SARS‑CoV RNA polymerase. It decreases the activity of angiotensin‑converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), known to be the receptor for SARS‑CoV‑2. It up regulates interferon α production and increasing its antiviral activity. It possesses anti‑inflammatory activity by inhibiting NF‑κB signaling and modulation of regulatory T‑cell functions that may limit the cytokine storm in COVID‑19. It reduces the risk of bacterial co‑infection by improving mucociliary clearance and barrier function of the respiratory epithelium. Daily dose required upto 75 g/d

Selium⁶:Selenium is another important element in protecting our body against viruses. Present research has found patients from Selenium rich areas have done 5 times better than those from Selenium deficient regions. Fish, Meat, Cereals and Brazil Nuts are good source of Selenium. Average daily dose should be 100 mcg/d, it should not exceed 400 mcg

Curcumin (Turmeric/Haldi)⁷: Curcumin acts by inhibiting the entry of virus to the cell, inhibiting encapsulation of the virus and viral protease as well as modulating various cellular signaling pathways. Most Active for is Nano Curcumin tablets

Ashwagandha^8,9: Ashwagandha, contains some natural biochemical compounds which can work the same way as other anti-coronavirus drugs. The use of ayurvedic medicines in some cases is also being studied for its prophylactic use and hence, has been termed as an anti-viral remedy.