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By Viktoriya Zabigaylo & Dr. Orest Szczurko

Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient, meaning it cannot be made by the body and thus must be obtained from the diet¹. Vitamin A is used in various physiological processes such as regulating immune function, vision, reproduction and cellular differentiation².

By Viktoriya Zabigaylo & Dr Orest Szczurko

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in over 300 biochemical processes inside of our cells¹. One of its main functions is to help produce ATP, which is the main source of energy in the body². Magnesium is especially important in the physiological function of the brain, heart and skeletal muscles. Research has shown that magnesium helps in the following conditions:

By Dr Orest Szczurko

Giardiasis, caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia, is the most common protozoal infection in humans.  Occurring in both developing and industrialized countries, transmission occurs after ingestion of Giardia cysts in water or food.  This often occurs during travel.  Symptoms occur within 1 to 2 weeks of ingestion.  The cysts easily survive the acidic environment of the stomach and rapidly turn to trophozoites in the duodenum.

A quick note on another clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of nutrients that support the immune system and its effect on COVID-19 disease progression.

As naturopathic doctors, our approach to healthcare is to support the body and help it overcome the diseases our patients suffer from.  In the case of viral infections, our approach is naturally to support the immune system so that it can fight off the virus.  At the same time we focus on helping the body manage the inflammation that can lead to complications of viral infections.