"The results show [iota-carageenan] has potent antiviral activity compared to placebo and a favorable safety profile. Although further research is needed, the concept of a physical barrier capable of reducing viral penetration of epithelial cells in the nasal mucosa is appealing, and could lead to alternative approaches, with positive impact on global health."
"The results show [iota-carageenan] has potent antiviral activity compared to placebo and a favorable safety profile. Although further research is needed, the concept of a physical barrier capable of reducing viral penetration of epithelial cells in the nasal mucosa is appealing, and could lead to alternative approaches, with positive impact on global health."
@currentbias the study about xylitol or I-C Nasal sprays with nurses worked to reduce infection because it was in combination with masks. Nasal sprays are just an additional layer, the main defense is always masking and air cleaning.
@currentbias Anecdotally, I’ve been using Betadine for months and my allergies are nowhere near as bad as they usually get. That feels like, idunno, something.
Masked when required, especially before vaccination (and used to mask on flights well before covid to reduce illness, used to get some very strange looks!) Would mask again for a new pandemic with no complaints, but don't currently.
I am still a #novid, as is my almost 3yo daughter who has never been vaccinated as she's not allowed to until age 5 in my country. She gets every flu vax though!
@currentbias I personally use all the mods available that are least annoying:
Masked when required, especially before vaccination (and used to mask on flights well before covid to reduce illness, used to get some very strange looks!) Would mask again for a new pandemic with no complaints, but don't currently.
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@currentbias the study about xylitol or I-C Nasal sprays with nurses worked to reduce infection because it was in combination with masks. Nasal sprays are just an additional layer, the main defense is always masking and air cleaning.
@currentbias Anecdotally, I’ve been using Betadine for months and my allergies are nowhere near as bad as they usually get. That feels like, idunno, something.
@currentbias I personally use all the mods available that are least annoying:
* #Novavax when possible
* #mrna when it hasn't been
* #fluvaccination yearly
* #gargling twice daily both water & mouthwash (several types on rotation)
* #iotacarrageenan when I feel at risk
Masked when required, especially before vaccination (and used to mask on flights well before covid to reduce illness, used to get some very strange looks!) Would mask again for a new pandemic with no complaints, but don't currently.
I am still a #novid, as is my almost 3yo daughter who has never been vaccinated as she's not allowed to until age 5 in my country. She gets every flu vax though!
@currentbias I personally use all the mods available that are least annoying:
* #Novavax when possible
* #mrna when it hasn't been
* #fluvaccination yearly
* #gargling twice daily both water & mouthwash (several types on rotation)
* #iotacarrageenan when I feel at risk
Masked when required, especially before vaccination (and used to mask on flights well before covid to reduce illness, used to get some very strange looks!) Would mask again for a new pandemic with no complaints, but don't currently.