This episode features Dr. Rhonda Patrick answering some of the most popular questions related to COVID-19. Look for a second COVID-19-focused Q&A, coming soon.
The questions covered in this episode include:
00:02:36 – Are children and infants susceptible to COVID-19? Are some more susceptible to a more severe form of the disease? Are they carriers of it and possibly spreading transmission?
00:11:00 – Can you explain a little about hydroxychloroquine as possibly treating COVID-19? How does it work? Does it have to do with it being a zinc ionophore?
00:17:58 – Can you talk about quercetin’s role as a zinc ionophore?
00:20:51 – Is there any indication blood type influences COVID-19 risk?
00:24:52 – Would you shed light on the conversation regarding vitamin D upregulating ACE2 receptors and vitamin D’s influence on susceptibility to COVID19 infection?
00:43:45 – Can you discuss whether sauna use might help prevent COVID19?
00:52:55 – Is it true that high dose intravenous vitamin C might help treat COVID-19?
01:04:35 – What are your thoughts on melatonin being a potential factor for impacting the severity of the virus via its effects on inflammation and oxidative stress?
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*Important correction:* The 140ºF temperature mentioned at 00:51:52 was a poor celsius to Fahrenheit conversion. While 140ºF is quite mild for a sauna, it is very high for a hot bath. The temperature that was stated should’ve been 104ºF based on a conversion from 40ºC in the original study. Thank you, Carole Dockree, for pointing this out.
