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Ask the Pharmacist: Sept/Oct 2020

QWhat vitamins and supplements can I take to boost my
immune system to help prevent or fight off COVID-19?
AThere are many vitamins and supplements available
to increase your immune system, fight off the common
cold, or shorten the duration of the flu. There simply have
not been any large, controlled studies on supplement and vitamin
use in COVID-19. That being said, the following vitamins and
supplements have been theorized and used in patients.
Vitamin C – It has many beneficial properties—such as reducing
free radicals and inflammation—and can be taken preventatively
and at increased doses with the onset of symptoms.

Ask the Pharmacist

Q: How can I tell if my mother is having a stroke? A: Spotting a stroke early is important because prompt treatment can minimize brain damage and other complications. The acronym FAST can help you act FAST to spot a stroke:

Dr. Daniel Rosen

At the Crossroads of Traditional Medicine and Modern Technology Specializing in adult outpatient and hospital medicine, Dr. Daniel Rosen cares for a broad spectrum of …