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#053 COVID-19 Q&A #1 with Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.


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This episode features Dr. Rhonda Patrick answering some of the most popular questions related to COVID-19. Look for another COVID-19-focused Q&A, coming soon.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (02:37) 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?
  • (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?
  • (17:58) Can you talk about quercetin's role as a zinc ionophore?
  • (20:51) Is there any indication blood type influences COVID-19 risk?
  • (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?
  • (43:45) Can you discuss whether sauna use might help prevent COVID19?
  • (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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