Daisy_Girl said:
Any ideas? I already take a multi-Vit and add'l Vit C.
With my 61 kindergarten students and Baby Daisy in daycare .... I am a walking Petri Dish. HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!
Zinc? How much?
I think MuscleMom mentioned Elderberry Tea? Or something like that?
Thoughts? Ideas? Comments? Bueller? Bueller?
Astragalus membranaceus
Adaptogen
Cardiovascular protective
Liver protective
Boosts the immune system
Increases energy
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a small berry from a North American shrub that is typically available as a juice.
Antioxidants
Improves symptoms of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system
Possibly cardioprotective
L-Theanine L-theanine is found naturally in tea.
Induces relaxation
Lowers anxiety
Possibly boosts immune system
Lemon Balm ( Melissa officinalis) is an herb native to the Mediterranean and parts of Europe. Lemon balm extracts have been been demonstrated both anecdotally and through research to be helpful in a variety of conditions.
Promotes relaxation
Promotes sleep
Improves quality of sleep
Relieves symptoms of heartburn
Relieves symptoms of colic-like abdominal pain
Relieves symptoms of hyperthyroidism resulting from Grave’s disease
Possibly improves viral infection
Possibly improves memory in Alzheimer’s disease
Selenium- is an essential trace mineral with antioxidant properties. Since selenium is an anti-oxidant, it may be most effective when combined with other anit-oxidants, such as vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta carotene. When combined with vitamin C, however, selenium absorption is decreased.
Selenium deficiency
Antioxidant
Eye Health
Cancer preventative
Arthritis preventative
Immune system booster
Vitamin E =DL-alpha-tocopherol is a synthetic form of the fat soluble antioxidant, vitamin E. Vitamin E actually represents a class of antioxidants that have a similar structure and activity to d-alpha-tocopherol, the most active member of this class. Good sources of vitamin E compounds include wheat germ, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, corn and soybean oil, green leafy vegetables. Vitamin E’s main function in the body is as an antioxidant, protecting cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals occur regularly in the body during normal body function and metabolism, and especially during exposure to toxins, such as cigarette smoke. Vitamin E may protect against circulatory disease, skin and joint disorders, damaging LDL cholesterol, boost immune function, improve memory, and may extend lifespan, and combat the deleterious effects of smoking. Vitamin E works in synergy with other antioxidants, having a combined effect when paired with vitamin C and beta carotene, to name a couple. Vitamin E additionally assists in the production of red blood cells, as well as helping to activate selenium, vitamin A and vitamin K.
Vitamin E deficiency is rare, occurring most often in individuals suffering from metabolic diseases impairing fat absorption. Vitamin E deficiency can cause neurological damage, increased risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. The most common sign of vitamin E deficiency is hemolytic anemia, which involves premature destruction of red blood cells.
Vitamin E deficiency
Antioxidant
Immune system booster
Cancer preventative
Cardiovascular disease
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