There have been some interesting new findings on why people are dying from COVID-19. It’s been thought that COVID-19 is more of a pneumonia type problem or ARDS. But, they have found that it’s actually more of a thrombosis, which is blood clots. This could explain why some people are also getting heart attacks or strokes.
The virus is triggering inflammatory cytokines. If a person has a pre-existing condition or a weak immune system, they could get an overreaction of cytokines called a cytokine storm. They also don’t have the enzymes that are supposed to resolve the situation, which causes a massive amount of oxidative stress. At this point, the tissues are being destroyed, and the person is starving for oxygen.
Hydroxychloroquine, which is being used in some cases as a treatment for COVID-19, just so happens to be anti-thrombotic. It can help prevent clotting. It’s also anti-inflammatory. A few other things that I think could potentially help this situation are:
• Antioxidants (vitamin C and vitamin E)
• Vitamin D
• Zinc
• A low carb diet
I've taken a capsule of nattokise occasionally, maybe once per week or so for many years. When my lower legs start to feel tight and strange I'll take a cap before bed.
I am middle aged and edema (swelling of lower legs, etc) runs in my family. I read years ago from lef.org about thrombosis (clots in legs that can break off and cause major lung damage) studies in people on long flights.