W ELL N ESS
by Sabrina Griggs, RPh
COVID is here to stay COVID
. . .but you don’t have to welcome it
Viruses never disappear from the landscape; they may go dormant for a time and they almost always mutate. New variants may be more or less virulent and severity of symptoms can vary widely. But nourishing the immune system can give your body the tools to fight infection. In the case of Covid in particular, hefty servings of vitamin D3 and zinc have been effective. Quercetin improves the bioavailability of zinc, halting replication of the virus. D3 is most effective when taken in the proper ratio with vitamins A and K. Vitamin C is always beneficial; probiotics protect the gut, where 70% of immunity is born. A high-quality multivitamin provides trace nutrients and minerals often absent from modern diets. Nitric oxide reduces oxidative stress while enhancing cardiovascular function. To protect the mucous membranes of the airway, N-acetyl cysteine is the go-to. Recent studies in China have revealed lower infection rates as well as lower mortality among populations whose diet is rich
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in selenium. Resveratrol (the red wine nutrient) has been effective against other SARS viruses. And the herb echinacea has long been touted as an immunity booster. Should you contract Covid, the Apothecary Shoppe has in stock the hydroxychloroquine/azithromycin/dexamethasone regimen being prescribed for active infections. We have also acquired a sufficient supply of human use Ivermectin which can be compounded to your prescriber’s specific prescription calculated to the patient’s weight. For the highest quality nutritional supplements and educational support to add life to your years, visit us at the Apothecary Shoppe, the Hill Country’s premier wellness center. This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sabrina Griggs, RPH, has thirty years of broad-spectrum pharmaceutical and nutritional healthcare knowledge. She is the owner/pharmacist at Apothecary Shoppe, 1228 Bandera Hwy, Kerrville. 830-257-0732.
