Mineral Breakthrough for Coronavirus?!

By Jack Taylor Posted January 14, 2021

Dear Turapür Today Reader,

It’s official. Coronavirus vaccines are here… and are being distributed to millions of Americans as we speak.

And things like social distancing… wearing masks… handwashing… and the frequent use of hand sanitizer will continue to be our standard protocol against the virus for the time being.

But if you’re looking for another way to stay safe during the age of COVID-19, there is some good news.

According to new research, fending off some of the worst risks of coronavirus may be as simple as making sure you are getting enough of THIS common, essential mineral!

Here’s what we know…

According to Spanish researchers, COVID-19 patients with low levels of ZINC suffer from poorer health outcomes and are at higher risk of DEATH from the virus.

Researchers looked at over 600 patients that were admitted to the hospital for COVID-19… specifically examining their zinc levels.

The average baseline zinc level among all included patients was 61 mcg/dl. For those that passed away from COVID-19, their average zinc levels were much lower at just 43 mcg/dl. But, the average zinc levels among surviving patients was higher at 63 mcg/dl.

In other words, NOT getting enough zinc could mean people are more likely to experience COVID-19 complications if they are infected with the virus… while getting adequate levels of zinc may protect people against those severe complications.

And while this research is preliminary, it’s not surprising — we’ve known for ages that zinc plays a crucial role in supporting the proper function of your immune system.

Zinc is needed for immune cell development and communication and plays a critical role in the inflammatory response.

A deficiency in this nutrient significantly affects your immune system’s ability to function properly, resulting in an increased risk of infection and disease.

Nearly two BILLION people worldwide are considered zinc deficient and is very common in older adults. In fact, up to 30% of older adults are considered zinc-deficient!

So how do you make sure you’re getting enough zinc in your diet?

Red meat and poultry are both packed with zinc. Other zinc-rich food sources include beans, nuts, certain types of seafood (such as crab and lobster), whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals, and dairy products.

Zinc supplements are available at most health food stores, pharmacies, and online vitamin retailers… usually for less than $10 per bottle.

If you decide to take a zinc supplement, be sure to follow the recommended dosage stated on the bottle.

And as always, if you’re worried that you’re not getting enough zinc, be sure to talk to your doctor.

Do you have feedback you want to share? Drop me a line: feedback@turapur.com.

Regards,

Jack Taylor
Department of Research, Turapür Products