Herpes Viruses
Also known as: Herpesviruses
Description
Herpes Viruses are a group of (DNA-containing) Retroviruses.
These Substances may Alleviate or Inhibit Herpes Viruses
Amino Acids
Cysteine (especially the N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) form of Cysteine) may exert anti-viral effects against Herpes Viruses.
Carbohydrates
Acemannan (1,000 mg per day) may inhibit the replication of Herpes Viruses. [1]
Complementary Therapies
Ozone (employed as an active agent in Oxygen Therapy) may be capable of destroying Herpes Viruses.
Lipids
Lauric Acid may attack the lipid membrane of Herpes Viruses:
Monolaurin (a Monoglyceride that contains Lauric Acid within its structure) may attack the lipid membrane of Herpes Viruses. [2]
Minerals
Selenium may inhibit the replication of Herpes Simplex Viruses. [3]
Prescribed Medications
Acyclovir is commonly prescribed to alleviate the symptoms of the various Herpes Viruses:
Acyclovir (when used promptly after the appearance of the typical blisters or other symptoms of Herpes Viruses) reduces the duration of the Herpes attack, alleviates the Pain of Herpes attacks and accelerates the healing of Herpes.
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