There is no clear evidence that anything other than avoiding exposure can reliably prevent contraction of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
There is, however, evidence that a number of nutrients can either reduce your chance of contracting coronavirus or reduce the severity and length of illness if you do contract the virus.
I do not recommend that people overdo supplements. In fact, in my own practice, I often help patients reduce their supplement regimens, rather than add to them. That said, there are two supplements that I recommend across the board to just about everyone. One is a basic, whole-food based multi-vitamin. The second is a high-quality fish oil. Why? Because a multitude of reliable studies suggest that unless you are supplementing your diet with fish oil, it is very likely that you are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. At East Bay Acupuncture and Natural Medicine I recommend that everyone take 1 of 6 different varieties of fish oil. I’ve spent years finding the highest quality fish oils on the market, and I’m very proud of the brands and types that I carry. This article will serve as an overview of the benefits of fish oil, address safety concerns, and provide some information about the different varieties I routinely recommend in my practice. Read more…
