COVID-19: Immune-Boosting Minerals (Zinc and Selenium)

Zinc and Selenium are important anti-inflammatory minerals. Most Americans get enough from meat and fish. Vegetarians can still get enough
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Day 10 of 14

Immune Support with Zinc and Selenium

Quick tip regarding zinc lozenges today:

You’ve probably heard in the news that taking a high-dose zinc lozenge (10-15mg) can reduce the number of days you have symptoms of a common cold if you start taking it immediately after symptoms start.*
BUT, studies send mixed messages about whether it actually works, but using a zinc lozenge for a few days isn’t generally discouraged because short-term zinc use is considered low-risk.
If you use a zinc lozenge, make it zinc gluconate (easier to absorb) and sugar-free

*It’s important for you to know that Zinc lozenge use and COVID-19 have not been studied.

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What are Zinc and Selenium?

Your immune system needs zinc to build antibodies that give you long-term protection against viruses and bacteria after they have already infected you.
Zinc and Selenium also protect your own cells against the chemical bombs (reactive oxygen species) that your immune system uses to kill invading viruses and bacteria.
Zinc and Selenium are called “trace” minerals because you usually only need small amounts of them.
Zinc and Selenium are highest in animal products (pork, red meat, fish, eggs, yogurt) and beans. People who eat meat get plenty of zinc and selenium from meat and fish.
Vegetarians can get zinc from seeds (sunflower seeds), nuts as well as beans, fortified grains and vegetables like mushrooms, spinach and green peas.
The veggies with the largest amounts of selenium are: Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower