Plasmodium falciparum is a protozoan parasite that’s known to cause malaria in humans. It infects certain species of mosquitoes (only females) from the genus Anopheles, which transmit the parasite through their bite. Among the Plasmodium species associated with the disease, P. falciparum is by far the deadliest. Malaria caused by this particular parasite is common in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is estimated to kill … Continue reading Researchers explore the antimalarial properties of a little-known South American plant
Green tea compounds block key enzyme that allows coronavirus to replicate – study
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science shows that chemical compounds in green tea and other plant-based foods can block the activity of a key enzyme in the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) found that many polyphenols in these foods are able to inhibit the function of “main protease” (Mpro) … Continue reading Green tea compounds block key enzyme that allows coronavirus to replicate – study
Add antiviral to the list of benefits aloe vera can provide
Aloe vera is a popular plant with many uses. A common ingredient in modern cosmetic products, aloe vera is well-known for its many skin benefits. But this versatile plant, whose leaves and gel also have culinary uses, has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. While the Ancient Greeks considered it a universal panacea, the Ancient Egyptians … Continue reading Add antiviral to the list of benefits aloe vera can provide
Components of aloe vera extracts show antiviral activity against influenza A
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine investigated the antiviral activities of the bioactive components of Aloe vera. They reported their findings in an article published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Previous studies have found that the ethanolic extract of Aloe vera (AVE) has significant anti-influenza activity, but the mechanisms underlying this activity and the constituents responsible for … Continue reading Components of aloe vera extracts show antiviral activity against influenza A
How many more lives could be saved if Vitamin D had been distributed when the China virus hit?
The most important statistic concerning the covid-19 pandemic is the mortality rate. When covid-19 outbreaks were first announced, the mortality rate looked grim, as hospital systems relied on ventilators. As viable anti-viral treatments were suppressed (such as hydroxychloroquine), many hospital patients were literally left to die. Even worse: The local, state, and federal public health … Continue reading How many more lives could be saved if Vitamin D had been distributed when the China virus hit?
People deficient in vitamin D have a higher risk of COVID-19, reports new study
A person’s vitamin D status may determine his susceptibility to COVID-19, the disease caused by the Wuhan coronavirus. In a new study published September 4, researchers at the University of Chicago found that, compared to people with normal vitamin D levels, those who were deficient in the vitamin have a greater risk of testing positive for COVID-19. In line … Continue reading People deficient in vitamin D have a higher risk of COVID-19, reports new study
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are derived from quinine, a safe phyto-chemical used in tonic beverages
The coordinated social media blackout on hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), along with the mainstream media’s attacks on anti-viral medications and immune boosting protocols, reveals the facade that these shallow sources of news and information have become. HCQ has been used successfully around the world to improve survival rates for covid-19, so why does White House coronavirus task force head Dr. … Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are derived from quinine, a safe phyto-chemical used in tonic beverages
People being left to die from covid-19 infections as anti-viral research suppressed, medications withheld
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), prescribed by doctors around the world for more than 80 years, has suddenly become a dangerous anti-viral medication because a shady analytics company shared fraudulent healthcare data with a world-renowned science journal, the Lancet, leading incompetent governments around the world to block prescription of a viable medication.HCQ is currently used to treat lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and … Continue reading People being left to die from covid-19 infections as anti-viral research suppressed, medications withheld
Study: Coconut oil contains molecules found to be effective against coronavirus
New research out of the Philippines has uncovered yet another potentially viable candidate for treating and preventing the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) without the need for pharmaceuticals or vaccines, and it is lovingly known to many of our readers as coconut oil. Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, PhD, from Ateneo de Manila University, along with the help of Dr. Mary T. … Continue reading Study: Coconut oil contains molecules found to be effective against coronavirus
Exploring the benefits of chicoric acid: How can this antioxidant be used in functional food?
Chicoric acid is a useful plant compound that is present in the roots of many plants, especially those that grow in the Mediterranean region. These plants have been used as alternative medicines or as food supplements for many years. The most abundant sources of chicoric acid include the roots of the flowering herbs, chicory (Cichorium intybus) and purple … Continue reading Exploring the benefits of chicoric acid: How can this antioxidant be used in functional food?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 