Natural prevention of viral infections

Here are 3 researched approaches that can contribute to inhibition of viral infection:

1. Proteolytic enzymes

2. L-Lysine

3. Colloidal Silver

1. Proteolytic enzymes:

In 1995, Dr Billigmann did a study of enzyme therapies and compared effectiveness with that of the standard drug called acyclovir. It was concluded that the enzyme preparation showed identical efficacy with the drug acyclovir (1). This preparation contained protease. Protease breaks protein molecules that provide a protective coating around virus. This enzyme taken on an empty stomach is a great way to break up things that we do not want in the body.  Proteolytic enzymes have also be found to decrease cytokines that contribute to inflammation (2).

Enzymedica Enzyme Defense (formerly known as ViraStop) contains enzymes that breakdown different proteins to support the immune system in a unique way.

It contains:

• Protease which breaks proteins that coat virus.

• Catalase is a potent antioxidant.

• Mucolase digests excess mucus.

• Serrapeptase supports healthy circulation, reduces mucus, inflammation and pain (3).

L-Lysine:

This amino acid, a building block of protein, has been found to inhibit replication of virus (4). Many find that taking 1,000 mg at the first sign (typically a tingling and burning sensation) helps to prevent full blown outbreak. Studies show that up to 6,000 mg/day can be taken. Often people find relief with 1,000-3,000 mg as needed.

Colloidal Silver:

Colloidal silver has also been found to be effective at limiting viral and bacterial infections and has a long history of use in medicine and war time settings to prevent infections (5). Natural Path Silver Wings is a quality company that assures safe and therapeutic concentrations. When compared to other brands, you can see the difference.  It has an amber color, whereas other brands are clear and taste like water.  It is a cost effective product that quickly reduces replication of pathogens, to decrease the duration of suffering. Silver clears from the system every 6-8 hours so the label recommendation to take 250-500 ppm twice a day for up to 14 days.

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References:

1. Billigmann, P. Enzyme therapy- An alternative in treatment if herpes zoster. Fortschrotte der Medizin. 1995. 113 (4): 43-48.

2. Lucia Desser, et al. Oral therapy with proteolytic enzymes decreases excessive TGF-β levels in human blood. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology

June 2001, Volume 47, Supplement 1, pp S10–S15

3. Nakamura S et al. Effect of the proteolytic enzyme serrapeptase in patients with chronic airway disease. Respirology. 2003 Sep;8(3):316-20. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12911824

4. Griffith, RS. et al. Success of L-Lysine Therapy in Frequently Recurrent Herpes Simples Virus. Dermatologica 1987;175:183–190

5. Humberto, L et al.  Silver nanoparticles are broad-spectrum bactericidal and virucidal compounds.  J Nanobiotechnology. 2011; 9: 30. 

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure disease.