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Covid Cases today August 12, 2024: US COVID Update: Chart Shows Surge Across Regions (msn.com)
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My doctor should’ve talked more about vitamins and supplements, and he did not! He is no longer my doctor! I needed to raise many important nutrients in my blood (Zinc, Iron, Magnesium)! A good blood report and reading can help the body make all of the difference and possibly avoid long-Covid, pain and suffering (inflammation in my case). I just wish I could work again! One day on and 3 days off, are not paying my bills! The study of one’s diet (including supplements) is worth the work and especially if one suffers the curse of long-Covid or other ailments. I’ll never ever thank Covid for anything, but it has brought me into a divine study of greater personal health care and concerns! Word to the wise, if you're playing with supplementation, make sure to factor in your food intake, into the daily total intake! Here’s an example: I ate food that had a total of around 200mg of Magnesium, so I will take a Magnesium supplement to bring me to my daily allowance of 400-420mg (Magnesium). I intend to periodically checking my blood levels. Take time for your health and people need to understand that! When I put “Cliff’s Study” next to something, that means I’m currently doing this! Cliff (updated: 7/11/24)
Thank you, Jesus Christ!
Here are some ideas:
How To Get the Most Accurate Blood Test Results | University Hospitals (uhhospitals.org)
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A place of interest: Lab Tests Online | Order Fast, Affordable Health Lab Testing (healthlabs.com)
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Ulta Lab Tests | Get Blood Tests Near You | Any Lab Test Now
Please go to my Covid Study Page and find out what I’ve been researching and applying to my daily life. Cliff
The study of Amino Acids: The importance of essential and non-essential amino acids: Amino Acid: Benefits & Food Sources (clevelandclinic.org)
The study of vitamins and minerals: Should You Take Vitamins Daily? (clevelandclinic.org) Blood work will tell you so!
Definition of “Intake (Pill)-Stacking”: More than one intake (pill) and/or “supplements” at the same time (with or without food). Notice: Absorbtion into the system is important and may need solitary space before the next intake/s. Example: What should be taken alone and/or, how much time before the next intake/s (with or without food). Many supplements like to be taken with food. Always fill up on good liquid either way!
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Research finds: Penn Study Finds Serotonin Reduction Causes Long COVID Symptoms (pennmedicine.org)
Cliff here. This is nothing more than a study and I am not suggesting that anyone follow my regiment. I am finding things out about my body by research and trial and possibly error. Note: When one studies a “new” intake of supplement, monitor your day/days before conclusion, start small! You should consult a medical professional, even though they can be worthless or semi-worthless, kind of like the Covid serum that they call a “vaccine.”
People, we know that Covid houses in the gut and in our sinuses and everyone is carrying this dreadful virus/disease uniquely and that includes mutating variants!
Cliff’s Study
I rinse with purified water mixed with Nitric Oxide (NO). Fill the Neti pot with water and drop in a small scoop (200-500mg. is safe) of Nitric Oxide. You may need to learn how to properly fill the sinus cavities! For those with high blood pressure (NO) is worth the study. I just love it and its calming abilities before bed. And yes, start out very small and go slowly! Today, I am consuming between 5-8g of (NO) and prefer to mix into health beverage.
Understanding vitamin and supplement competing: supplement and vitamin competing - Search Videos (bing.com)
Liquid deficiency: 16 Reasons Why Water Is Important to Human Health (healthline.com)
Zinc deficiency: COVID-19: Poor outcomes in patients with zinc deficiency - PubMed (nih.gov) >Major support for the Metabolism.
Iron deficiency: Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Symptoms, Treatments & Causes (clevelandclinic.org) >Carries oxygen to the red blood cells.
Magnesium deficiency: Magnesium Salts Capsules or Tablets (clevelandclinic.org) >Magnesium builds the white blood cells and crucial in attacking pathogens.
Omega 3 Supplement: Omega 3 Fatty Acids and COVID-19: A Comprehensive Review - PMC (nih.gov) >The blood love Omega 3, avoid blood clots!
Vitamin C Supplement:Vitamin C in the Treatment of COVID-19 - PMC (nih.gov) >The boss and chief! lol
Vitamin D Supplement: : Vitamin D and COVID-19: An Overview of Recent Evidence - PMC (nih.gov) > The body needs D in order for Absorbtion.
B Vitamins May Help Improve COVID-19 Outcomes, Researchers Say (verywellhealth.com) - >The body needs signal senders (B-Complex works for me).
Some positive supplements in combating long-Covid:
Positive; long-Covid supplements:
Taurine Supplement: Researchers identify amino acid that may play a key role for predicting and treating long COVID | Folio (ualberta.ca) >Sulfuric need
Tyrosine: L-Tyrosine Benefits and Side Effects (clevelandclinic.org) >Dopamine :)
Lysine: 4 Impressive Health Benefits of Lysine (healthline.com) >Proven to stunt viral mutation.
Tryptophan (5-htp): Tryptophan oral capsules (clevelandclinic.org) > Serotonin and 5-HTP (worth the study, people!) I take just the 5-HTP.
Tryptophan v. 5-HTP: Whether you go with L-tryptophan or 5-HTP is going to depend on what you’re looking to get out of it.5-HTP may synthesize serotonin faster and more effectively than L-tryptophan, making it a great option if you’re looking to boost mood. But if you’re looking to improve your sleep and overall well-being, consider L-tryptophan.
Serotonin Supplement (5-htp): Does serotonin deficiency lead to anosmia, ageusia, dysfunctional chemesthesis and increased severity of illness in COVID-19? - PMC (nih.gov) > 5-HTP crosses brain barrier. When needed: usually at night time, before bed.
5-HTP Supplement (Serotonin): What Are The Benefits Of Taking 5-HTP? - YouTube > Study and start small!
GABA: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): What It Is, Function & Benefits (clevelandclinic.org)
GABA: GABA’s biochemical action is its regulation of serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin helps to release and regulate it along with glutamate, which are inhibitory and excitable messengers, respectively. Cliff: GABA 750mg. and 5-HTP 100mg.>> Cliff’s new intake: Before bed (stacking study 5/11/24)
NAC: N-acetylcysteine as a potential treatment for novel coronavirus disease 2019 - PMC (nih.gov)
NAC: NAC influences the amount of dopamine available in your brain. It works to keep dopamine receptors healthy and able to transmit and receive dopamine. These neurotransmitters are crucial for cognitive energy and drive, motor control, feelings of pleasure, and focus. If one does THC, worth the study-trial!
NOTICE: Some supplements like Tyrosine need to be taken on an empty stomach to avoid competing, read and research! It is very important to understand how to keep in balance Serotonin and Dopamine! Always start with low doses until you know how your body will handle supplementation and I do not take any anti-depressants, this is it! Only I know my own timing! I hope you will see my Covid Study only page. It’s my page of trial, error and success! I give my new supplements time before I conclude.
Stacking: (supplement intake together or a different times) Here is my 5-htp stacking maintenance and it is helping me, tremendously.
People still are carrying the virus and I deal with people, so when I’m flaring up, I can only suggest that if your suffering (inflammation), start with 50mg 5-htp (I take it at bedtime). I take 100mg of 5-htp and I sleep well, sometimes I do dream! If you choose to do 5-htp as a supplement it may require stacking with Tyrosine, please study it! Tyrosine needs to be taken alone to avoid competing! In other words, I like to know about competing supplementation so that I’m not taking ineffective supplements! In my case, I only take 5-htp, while I monitor my feelings that relate to dopamine. Inflammation from long-Covid requires so much attention, but I am finally getting the inflammation at bay, naturally, praise God! And when I feel the inflammation coming on, thank God for my supplements and my constant search to find a cure! I am a long-Covid sufferer, and I suffer with inflammation (brain fog)! I often will include Taurine 500mg when I am using Tyrosine 500mg. It is a chore to accept 5-htp, Tyrosine, Taurine, but a chore that is saving me from inflammation! Thank you, Jesus. Please go slowly and compare what to what and document your studies and intakes! I say, cross reference and compare!
My latest addition: 600mg., 1x daily: NAC ( I will take this, only when I’ve seen a lot of people).
Know your gut and eat & drink healthy! I also recommend the supplements menu above, according to manufactures directions and your doctor’s advice! There are some good doctor’s out there that practice homeopathic medicine. Praise the lord!
UNDERSTANDING: Once you get a feel for your supplements (experimenting with lonely but lovely research), you will learn and know who needs who as far as your supplemental goals for the day or week, etc., write it down or type yourself into “the system”!
Gut Health: What Do Probiotics Do for Your Gut? | Align Probiotic (alignprobiotics.com)
Probiotics: What They Are, Benefits & Side Effects (clevelandclinic.org)
QUERCETIN: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews (webmd.com)
Bone Broth (homemade or store): Bone Broth: How to Make It & Why You Should (clevelandclinic.org)
Millions are suffering from long-Covid, including pregnant women, kids and working adults: Millions of people have long Covid, including children and pregnant people, studies show | CNN
Let’s study Magnesium:
Source: Copilot
Certainly! Let’s explore the relationship between magnesium and long COVID.
Magnesium and Long COVID Symptoms:
Magnesium deficiency has been implicated in some of these symptoms. It plays a role in cognitive function, energy production, and overall health.
Research Findings:
Magnesium and Immune Function:
Magnesium improves the white blood cells’ ability to seek out and destroy germs.
Low magnesium levels can lead to a cytokine storm, where the body attacks its own cells and tissues instead of fighting off infection. This creates inflammation, cell and tissue damage, narrowed blood vessels, and blood clots2.
Long COVID and Magnesium:
While there’s compelling evidence that magnesium may play a role in treating long COVID, it’s still challenging to draw definitive conclusions.
Managing Long COVID:
Harvard Health Publishing offers a comprehensive guide on managing and recovering from long COVID. The report provides essential information, including diets, medications, and self-help strategies to address symptoms and improve quality of life4.
Strategies include rebuilding energy, cognitive rehabilitation, easing shortness of breath, and addressing effects on the nervous system, blood pressure, and heart.
Remember that research on long COVID is ongoing, and while there are still more questions than answers, you are not without options. Consult with a healthcare professional to tailor recommendations to your specific situation. Stay hopeful, and take steps toward recovery! 😊🌟
The Covid vaccine: Largest Covid Vaccine Study Yet Finds Links to Health Conditions - Bloomberg
Some of the worse habits for the long-Covid sufferer are alcohol consumption, THC usage, non-prescription drug usage:
The effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol on the dopamine system - PMC (nih.gov)
COVID-19 and Substance Use | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (nih.gov)
Serotonin explained: Serotonin: What Is It, Function & Levels (clevelandclinic.org)
Easily Memorize Serotonin Synthesis Steps - YouTube
Dopamine explained: Dopamine: What It Is, Function & Symptoms (clevelandclinic.org)
Dopamine Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment (clevelandclinic.org)
Neurotransmitters explained: Neurotransmitters: What They Are, Functions & Types (clevelandclinic.org)
Cliff here. I love my supplementation along with my diet. I like to read everything that I am putting into my body and that includes my supplements for the day. Here is an example: If I’ve eaten great food for the day and supplements to compliment, what did I miss? Perhaps, I did not get enough potassium for the day, then I need to supplement! Did I get enough Zinc for the day, vitamin C,D, etc. Cross comparing and writing the daily intake down on paper! Here is a little guide to help in referencing and intake: A healthy diet should include the following essential nutrients12:
Vitamins: A diet rich in vegetable, fruits, and lean proteins should provide a person with plenty of vitamins.
Minerals: Minerals are the second type of micronutrients.
Protein: Protein is a macronutrient that every cell in the body needs to function properly.
Fats: People often associate high fat foods with bad health.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are essential to the body.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA, many Americans are lacking in four vital nutrients: calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D3.