November 16, 2020
Medically Reviewed By Elizabeth A. Swick, MS, RDN

Coronavirus Prevention Tips – Quercetin and Covid-19

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, has turned life upside-down for most people. With no real prospect of a cure and vaccines still in development, it’s no wonder that people are asking how to prevent coronavirus infections. While there’s nothing that can truly prevent a coronavirus infection, it’s a good idea to support your immune health and lung function as much as possible. A supplement may be helpful here, including quercetin, vitamin C, and other antioxidants.

Quercetin

Quercetin is an essential antioxidant in its own right and is known to optimize other antioxidants’ function. It’s found in many healthy fruits, vegetables, and grains, but you can take it in supplement form to ensure a high enough dose. While it’s not entirely accurate to say that quercetin kills viruses on its own, it can certainly help your body fight them.

NAC

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is the precursor to L-glutathione, a vital compound for fighting infection. L-glutathione is a powerful antioxidant, and supplementing with NAC can help your body to produce more. NAC supplements are known to help regulate the immune system. Studies have also shown that NAC can improve lung function by triggering an interal detox process.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is one of the single most important vitamins for general good health. Every system in the body requires it. Vitamin C is implicated in everything from immune health to wound healing. A deficiency in vitamin C produces a condition called scurvy, which manifests in hair loss, muscle weakness, bleeding gums, and other dangerous symptoms. While most of us receive at least a minimal amount of vitamin C from our diets, supplementation can improve health. Vitamin C is one of the best supplements to take if you want to shorten a viral illness duration, such as a cold or flu.

Body Kitchen Immune Support Starter Kit

With any infection that can affect the respiratory tract, your two main protective tactics are ensuring good immune health and keeping your lungs in peak condition. A balanced and regulated immune system can fight off pathogens without giving rise to inflammatory conditions, while healthy lungs are less likely to develop secondary infections. Body Kitchen offers a range of supplements that can improve immune health and support good lung function.

Body Kitchen’s Immune Support Starter Kit contains both Body Kitchen’s Mega NAC + Quercetin and Vitamin C Shield. Vitamin C Shield is one of Body Kitchen’s immunity formulas, providing 1000mg of non-gmo vitamin C. The formulation also contains Dihydroquercetin to optimize the body’s immune response and a patented Black Pepper Extract that can improve absorption by up to 30 percent.

Body Kitchen’s Mega NAC + Quercetin provides 600mg of N-Acetyl Cysteine, a dose shown in clinical studies to be effective in boosting lung function. The formula also contains 600mcg of quercetin. These ingredients work together to produce a powerful synergistic effect, optimizing immune health and removing free radicals from your system. The patented Black Pepper Extract ensures optimal uptake of the active ingredients.

Taken together, these products can give you a real boost for your resistance against infection by targeting viral invaders from multiple angles. They also improve your overall well-being and offer a detoxifying effect.