Podcast Notes Key Takeaways

• COVID-19 targets the ACE2 receptor to gain entry into cells
• COVID-19 viruses then inject their RNA into the cytoplasm of the cell to create RNA dependent RNA polymerase (a key ingredient in replication)
• Counter-intuitively: Having less ACE2 receptors for the virus to bind to is actually a bigger problem and an effect of the virus spreading (at least as seen with SARS-COV1) – People who have decreased ACE2:
• Vitamin D:Most people are deficient in Vitamin D which could play a key protective role in acute lung inujry and ARDS by regulating the Renin-Angiotensin System)
  • Most people lack enough vitamin D, in particular the Elderly, Obese and African Americans
• No mothers do not pass COVID-19 to baby’s in utero
• Do date we do not have any well controlled, sizable Randomized Clinical Trials to prove Hydroxychloroquine’s effect (they are underway now)
  • Hydroxychloroquine has been shown to be a Zinc Ionaphore which could block RNA polymerase which is required for the virus to replicate
  • Quercitin may help in a similar way
• No direct data to support IV Vitmain C, Sauna or Melatonin for COVID-19, but some reasons to believe exist

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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.

Some of the questions we selected from the batch to cover 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?

To supplement this podcast Q&A, we’ve also made a video, summary, timeline, and references. You can view all of these on the episodes page on my website at foundmyfitness.com/episodes/covid-19-qa-1.

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